Ciutadella de Menorca · Islas Baleares

Playa Son Xoriguer

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

130 mSand
Water27 °CDaily high28 °CUV5WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyCloudy
Temperature29 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain35%
Humidity45%
WindW 10 km/hGusts 24 km/h
Water27 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesSlight

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 wind7 km/h · 103°Water temperature27 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Ciutadella de Menorca
Today14:00☁29°Cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Today17:00☁28°Mostly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Today20:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Today23:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 20 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁30°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 23 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁29°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 21 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁23°Overcast · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁23°High cloud · ↝ SE 15 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of cloudy and a forecast temperature of 29 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °C, 35% chance of rain and wind W at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 22°High 28°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ light Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 45–83% ≈ slight ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 29°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 0% ↝ moderado Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 49–83% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 23°High 29°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 15% ↝ moderado Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 77–87% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 23°High 30°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ S · 20 km/h Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 60–95% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea state

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Slight

Water temperature27 °C

WindLight

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 27 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES53300015M07015A1
E. coli31 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
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing36 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing108 NMP/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable 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
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL97 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/04/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL40 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL100 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 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 14/09/2026. 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 Xoriguer takes its name from the nearby development and has an urban frontage of white sand 130 metres long and 25 metres wide. The protected green area, vegetation and calm waters introduce a natural element into a heavily visited setting. A path connects with unspoilt beaches of Ciutadella, while ordinary access is on foot or by car via the Me-24, with more than 100 parking spaces. There are toilets, sun lounger and parasol hire, water-sports services and diving.

Length130 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Diving
MarinaClub Deportivo Cala'n Bosch

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies diving, water-sports hire and the nearby Club Deportivo Cala'n Bosch marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season. Lifeguard staff and equipment · Emergency 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 Mateu Orfila · 57.8 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Me-24.

Location

Directions

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