Playa Tirant
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Es Mercadal · Islas Baleares

Playa Tirant

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

500 mSand
Daily high23 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity86%
WindSW 16 km/hGusts 28 km/h
Maximum UV2

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 wind21 km/h · 225°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Es Mercadal
Today17:00☁21°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SW 19 km/h
Today20:00☁20°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ S 17 km/h
Today23:00☁20°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ S 16 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂22°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ S 18 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐23°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ SW 34 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐23°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ W 39 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 40 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 26 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 21 km/h
Friday 1302:00◐20°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 24 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐20°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 28 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SW at 16 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 20°High 23°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 75–95% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals

Low 19°High 23°
MorningSunny intervalsAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 95% ↝ W · 39 km/h Gusts 69 km/h Humidity 60–96% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Sunny intervals

Low 20°High 20°
☂ Rain 60% ↝ W · 25 km/h Gusts 47 km/h Humidity 55–71% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 16°High 22°
☂ Rain 65% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Humidity 65–95% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES53300037M07037A1
E. coli10 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
15/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing52 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing52 NMP/100 mL74 NMP/100 mL
05/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/04/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2025Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing97 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2025No published assessment180 UFC/100 ml24 UFC/100 ml
19/08/2025No published assessment1,134 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing132 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing75 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/05/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
22/04/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2024Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2024Suitable for bathing52 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2024Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL121 NMP/100 mL
07/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/04/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 UFC/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 15/09/2026. 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 Tirant is a golden beach 500 metres long and 50 metres wide, located in front of a dune environment. The semi-urban beach retains vegetation and forms part of an ANEI area, with moderate waves. It is reached by car via the camí de Tramuntana or on foot along the GR-223, the Camí de Cavalls; it also has signposted access and interurban transport. Practical facilities include toilets, foot showers, sun lounger and parasol hire and water-sports services.

Length500 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingDunesSurrounding 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
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Diving
MarinaPort de Fornells

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 Port de Fornells marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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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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Nearest health facilityHospital Mateu Orfila · 27 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include a bus connection and access from ME-15.

Location

Directions

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