Spain · Balearic Islands
Playa Cala Egos
Balearic Islands, Spain
On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 28.9 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 28.6 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 28.9 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 29.3 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 29.1 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 29.1 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 29.0 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Poor2015
- 2016: Poor2016
- 2017: Poor2017
- 2018: Poor2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Poor2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 0 of 7 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Poor |
| 2016 | Poor |
| 2017 | Poor |
| 2018 | Poor |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Poor |
| 2024 | Poor |
| 2025 | Poor |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 16 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa Cala D'Or1.2 kmBalearic Islands
- Playa Cala Gran1.5 kmBalearic Islands
- Playa Cala Esmeralda2.0 kmBalearic Islands
- Playa Cala Ferrera2.4 kmBalearic Islands
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Cala Egos, Hotel Skorpios, about ~130 m away.
- Nearest ferry landing is about ~80 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Cala Egos, about ~400 m away.
- 28 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Cala Egos, about ~210 m away.
- 13 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is AluaSoul Mallorca Resort (Adults Only), about ~80 m away.
- 6 shops nearby, the closest about ~370 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach sits in a built-up resort setting, with hotels, restaurants and services clustered around it — a full-service stretch of coast that tends to be busy in peak season and quieter outside it.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Water sports
- Full-service days
Is the water clean at Playa Cala Egos?
Playa Cala Egos is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Poor for the 2025 season — below the EU standard; swimming may be discouraged or restricted by local authorities. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. On site you'll find Restaurant, Kids' area, and Parking. There's parking about ~160 m from the beach.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–September; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. Over the 7 classified seasons on record, 0 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. The nearest town, Cala Egos, is about ~400 m away.
Worth remembering: “Poor” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Balearic Islands. There are 28 places to eat within a kilometre — Cala Egos is the closest, about ~210 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Playa Cala Egos?
Caution is advised — Playa Cala Egos's official 2025 rating is Poor. Check for local advisories and posted flags before going in.
What is the sea temperature at Playa Cala Egos today?
Playa Cala Egos's sea temperature currently sits at around 29°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Balearic Islands. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Playa Cala Egos have the warmest water?
For the warmest water, aim for July–September — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. That applies to the water around Balearic Islands. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Where does the water quality rating come from?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Playa Cala Egos.
Is there parking near Playa Cala Egos?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Cala Egos, Hotel Skorpios, about ~130 m away. There's a ferry landing about ~80 m from the beach. The nearest town is Cala Egos, about ~400 m away.