Playa Son Bauló
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Santa Margalida · Islas Baleares

Playa Son Bauló

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

160 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water26 °CDaily high29 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa Can Picafort · 2.1 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature28 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity48%
WindE 8 km/hGusts 19 km/h
Water26 °C
Maximum UV5

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Environmental estimate

Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival

Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.

Accumulated wind5 km/h · 149°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Santa Margalida
Today13:00◐28°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Today16:00☀29°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Today19:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Today22:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁22°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁21°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁20°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁25°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ E 18 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁29°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ E 20 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁30°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 20 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁27°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 18 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁24°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁22°Mostly cloudy · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁21°Mostly cloudy · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ S 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 29 °C, water temperature around 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 21°High 29°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 7 km/h Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 44–88% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 20°High 30°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 19 km/h Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 52–89% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 21°High 23°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 84–100% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 20°High 32°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 55–100% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test08/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES53200055M07055A1
E. coli30 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationEXCELLENT2025 season · EEA · does not describe current conditions

The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing135 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/04/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/09/2025Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2025Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2025Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
24/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/04/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2024Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/05/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/04/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
12/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
28/08/2023Suitable for bathing201 NMP/100 mL140 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 8/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa Son Bauló is an extensive urban beach of white sand, adjoining the built-up area of Ca'n Picafort. Its 160 metres of length and 80 metres of width form part of an urban frontage with vegetation and ANEI protection, although usual visitor numbers are high. It is easily reached on foot, by car or by boat, with an urban bus connection and facilities for people with reduced mobility. Practical amenities include a promenade, toilets, showers, nautical hire, a yacht club, a sports area and a children's playground.

Length160 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width80 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sailing club
Sports area
Diving
Anchorage
MarinaClub Nàutic de Ca'n Picafort

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, diving, water-sports hire, a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby Club Nàutic de Ca'n Picafort marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
ParkingNear the beach
✓
BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal D'Inca · 27.7 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from C-712.

Location

Directions

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