Spain · Balearic Islands
Playa Portinatx
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 | 28.1 | 0.6 |
| Thu 3 | 28.4 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 28.8 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 28.7 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 28.5 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 28.4 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 28.9 | 0.3 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Sufficient2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good in the most recent season, and 10 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Sufficient |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 2025 | Good |
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 S'Arenal Gros510 mBalearic Islands
- Playa S'Illot2.1 kmBalearic Islands
- Playa Cala Xarraca2.7 kmBalearic Islands
- Playa Benirr?s6.4 kmBalearic Islands
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Sant Joan de Labritja, about ~4.0 km away.
- 3 places to eat within 1 km Closest is El Puerto, about ~40 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Los Enamorados, about ~70 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).
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa Portinatx?
Thinking of swimming at Playa Portinatx? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Good — meets the EU bathing-water standard in the latest annual 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 Good for 3 straight years. You can park about ~70 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 10 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. Sant Joan de Labritja — the closest town — sits about ~4.0 km from here.
Worth remembering: “Good” 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 3 places to eat within a kilometre — El Puerto is the closest, about ~40 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa Portinatx a safe beach for swimming?
Generally, yes. Playa Portinatx holds a Good rating for 2025, the second-best classification, and 10 of 11 classified seasons have met the Excellent-or-Good bar. It's also held steady at Good for 3 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Playa Portinatx today?
Checking in on Playa Portinatx right now: the water is around 28°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Balearic Islands.
What's the best month to visit Playa Portinatx for swimming?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around Balearic Islands.
How is the water quality rating measured?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Playa Portinatx isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do you get to Playa Portinatx?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Sant Joan de Labritja, about ~4.0 km away.