Spain · Balearic Islands
Playa Es Niu Blau
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 | 28.4 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 28.6 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 28.8 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 28.9 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 28.6 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 28.8 | 0.3 |
| Tue 8 | 28.8 | 0.3 |
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: Not classified2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 4 of 4 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 | Not classified |
| 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 Cala Pada860 mBalearic Islands
- Playa Cala Martina1.8 kmBalearic Islands
- Playa de Santa Eul?ria1.8 kmBalearic Islands
- Playa Des Riu2.3 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: Rest. Es Faralló, about ~620 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Santa Eulària des Riu, about ~1.7 km away.
- 5 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Santa Marta Ibiza, about ~80 m away.
- 4 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Grupotel Santa Eulária & Spa Hotel, about ~520 m away.
- 3 shops nearby, the closest about ~410 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
Is the water clean at Playa Es Niu Blau?
Playa Es Niu Blau sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow 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 sits in Balearic Islands. There's parking about ~120 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 4 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, Santa Eulària des Riu, is about ~1.7 km 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 5 places to eat within a kilometre — Santa Marta Ibiza is the closest, about ~80 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa Es Niu Blau safe to swim in?
Yes, without much reservation. Playa Es Niu Blau holds the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 4 of 4 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 4 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Playa Es Niu Blau today?
The most recent reading for Playa Es Niu Blau shows the sea at around 28°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. That's the reading right off Balearic Islands. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Playa Es Niu Blau?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Balearic Islands. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
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 Es Niu Blau.
What's the easiest way to reach Playa Es Niu Blau?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Rest. Es Faralló, about ~620 m away. The nearest town is Santa Eulària des Riu, about ~1.7 km away.