Spain · Balearic Islands
Playa de S'Illot
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 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 28.8 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 29.0 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 29.0 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 29.1 | 0.3 |
| Tue 8 | 29.0 | 0.2 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 5 of 5 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Excellent |
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 Sa Coma1.2 kmBalearic Islands
- Playa Cala Millor (Cala Nau)3.4 kmBalearic Islands
- Playa Cala Millor4.1 kmBalearic Islands
- Playa Porto Cristo4.1 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: S'Illot, about ~270 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: s'Illot-Cala Morlanda, about ~400 m away.
- 26 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Red Lion, about ~70 m away.
- 19 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel MIx Colombo, about ~110 m away.
- 8 shops nearby, the closest about ~120 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 de S'Illot?
Thinking of swimming at Playa de S'Illot? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Excellent — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 5 straight years. There's parking about ~230 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 5 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. The nearest town, s'Illot-Cala Morlanda, is about ~400 m away.
“Excellent” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 26 places to eat within a kilometre — Red Lion is the closest, about ~70 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa de S'Illot safe to swim in?
Yes — Playa de S'Illot carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 5 of its 5 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 5 straight years.
What temperature is the sea at Playa de S'Illot right now?
Playa de S'Illot'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 de S'Illot 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.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but Playa de S'Illot doesn't have one published yet.
What's nearby Playa de S'Illot — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is S'Illot, about ~270 m away. The nearest town is s'Illot-Cala Morlanda, about ~400 m away.