Spain · Balearic Islands
Playa Son Moll
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 | 29.0 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 28.5 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 28.8 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 28.8 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 28.8 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 28.9 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 28.7 | 0.2 |
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: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 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 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 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 Gat1.4 kmBalearic Islands
- Playa Cala Lliteres1.7 kmBalearic Islands
- Playa Cala Agulla1.9 kmBalearic Islands
- Playa Font de Sa Cala2.6 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: Son Moll Beach, about ~140 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Cala Rajada, about ~700 m away.
- 58 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Cucum Beach House, about ~110 m away.
- 25 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Na Forana, about ~140 m away.
- 12 shops nearby, the closest about ~140 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 Son Moll?
Playa Son Moll is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. 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 Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Showers. You can park about ~190 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 2 straight years. Cala Rajada — the closest town — sits about ~700 m from here.
Worth remembering: “Excellent” 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 58 places to eat within a kilometre — Cucum Beach House is the closest, about ~110 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Playa Son Moll?
Generally, yes. Playa Son Moll's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 2 straight years.
How warm is the sea at Playa Son Moll right now?
Right now, the sea at Playa Son Moll is measuring around 29°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Balearic Islands.
What's the best month to visit Playa Son Moll for swimming?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Balearic Islands.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
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 Son Moll isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do you get to Playa Son Moll?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Son Moll Beach, about ~140 m away. The nearest town is Cala Rajada, about ~700 m away.