Cala de Santandria today
- Beach day 3:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 10:27 am (1.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:40–4:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 73 °F slight · 5.3 s from the north
- Wind · air 4 mph · 65 °F from the N, gusts 8 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:10 am–5:46 pm 10 h 36 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:09 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:09 pm
- Best time to dive 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Cala de Santandria there is high tide at 10:27 am (1.2 ft) and low tide at 2:55 am. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:27 am. The sun rises at 7:10 am and sets at 5:46 pm: 10 h 36 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:09 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:09 am to 4:09 am and from 2:42 pm to 4:42 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 65 °F.
Beach day in Cala de Santandria
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Offshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.1 ft waves
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.1 ft
2.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 7 mph
Offshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand
Cala de Santandria has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °F, though with cool air.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
About Cala de SantandriaThe beach
In Ciutadella de Menorca, 1.6 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Ciutadella de Menorca →
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Wheelchair access
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Cala de Santandria
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Sa Caleta 0.4 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Sufficient water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala Blanca 0.7 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Sa Platja Gran 1.2 mi · N
- Showers
- Parking
Sufficient water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Sa Platja Petita 1.2 mi · N
- Showers
- Parking
- Cala en Blanes 2.1 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala en Forcat 2.6 mi · NW
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cales Piques 2.8 mi · NW
- Parking
- Es Banyul 4.5 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the Spanish Ministry of Health (Náyade).
Webcams near Cala de Santandria
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Fishing in Cala de Santandria today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:42–4:42 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light offshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 2:10 am to 4:10 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 6:40 am to 7:50 am, with sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: salema, saddled seabream, common two-banded seabream and white seabream. October is one of the months when these are seen most: saddled seabream and common two-banded seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Cala de Santandria, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Cala de Santandria
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:55 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:27 am 1.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 58 min to high tide at 10:27 am.
In Cala de Santandria the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.5 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 4 (1.3 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (0.0 ft).
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:10 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:27 am · 1.2 ft | — | 85% | Major periods 2:09 am · 2:42 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:11 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 3:28 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:18 am · 1.2 ft | — | 76% | Major periods 3:14 am · 3:46 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:12 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 4:06 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:12 pm · 1.2 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 4:17 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:14 am · 5:42 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:11 pm · 1.2 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:16 am · 5:43 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:15 am · 5:41 pm | Low tide 5:56 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:21 pm · 1.2 ft | — | 43% | Major periods 6:10 am · 6:35 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:16 am · 5:40 pm | Low tide 7:09 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:32 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 12:00 am · 0.7 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:59 am · 7:23 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:17 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 4:27 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 8:31 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:26 pm · 1.0 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:46 am · 8:08 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Palma station (TICON-4), 70 mi from Cala de Santandria. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Cala de Santandria
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 6.6 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 71.3 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.6 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:30 am (local time).
Surf in Cala de Santandria today
Surf today
Poor- 0.8–1.3 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 2.2 ft swell at 5 s from the north, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Light: First light 6:42 am · sunrise 7:10 am · sunset 5:46 pm · last light 6:14 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 73.0 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 17 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, though with small waves and a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Cala de Santandria today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.1 ft swell at 5 s from the north: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (4 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:14 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:09 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Cala de Santandria the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Francina 5.7 mi
- Francisquita 6.0 mi
- Centro de Buceo 0.0 mi
- Seaquest Diving Center 0.1 mi
- Dive Center Cala Blanca 0.4 mi
- Dune Baleares Fornells - Centro De Buceo Y Apnea En Menorca 1.4 mi
- Scuba Plus 1.6 mi
- Diveinn Menorca 1.7 mi
- Bluewater Menorca 3.6 mi
- Blue Islands Diving 7.0 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Cala de Santandria
Now in Cala de Santandria
- Low / high
- 59 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.05 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 62%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 57 °F
- Visibility
- 22 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.07 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 67° | 65° | 65° | 66° | 69° | 69° | 65° | 59° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNE | 4 N | 6 NE | 3 NNE | 6 NE | 6 NNE | 6 NNE | 3 ENE |
| Gusts | 10 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 5 |
| Waves | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 65° 6 NE 2.3 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 3 NNE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 69° 6 NE 2.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 6 NNE 2.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 6 NNE 2.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 59° 3 ENE 1.7 ft
- 12:00 am 59° 3 NNE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 60° 3 NNW 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 59 / 70 °F | 7 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 59 / 71 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 59 / 69 °F | 13 mph NE | 2.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 61 / 67 °F | 12 mph N | 3.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 63 °F | 18 mph N | 6.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 61 °F | 13 mph N | 6.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 67 °F | 10 mph ENE | 4.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 65 °F | 14 mph E | 4.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 61 / 66 °F | 16 mph E | 3.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 70 °F | 13 mph E | 3.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 69 °F | 12 mph SE | 3.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 71 °F | 10 mph SE | 3.8 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 65 / 71 °F | 10 mph S | 2.8 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 62 / 72 °F | 11 mph SW | 3.0 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 59° / 71° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 59° / 69° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 61° / 67° 3.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 57° / 63° 6.4 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 57° / 61° 6.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 57° / 67° 4.9 ft
- Thu 5 Light rain 61° / 65° 4.8 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (69 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:30 am (local time).
The sun in Cala de Santandria
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:10 am
- Full dark 6:46 pm
- Civil dawn 6:42 am
- Civil dusk 6:14 pm
- Solar noon 12:28 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 36 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:08 pm
- Full dark 6:46 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,808 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cala de Santandria
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:09–4:09 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:42–4:42 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:43–11:43 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:39–8:39 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Cala de Santandria
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Dic de Son Blanc 1.1 mi
- Pesquera des Al·lots 4.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 5.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.8 mi
- Port exterior de Ciutadella 1.1 mi
- Porto Cala'n Bosch 3.5 mi
- Marina 6.9 mi
- Aventura 1.8 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 480 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 2.6 mi.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Cala de Santandria) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep350 ft
- 33 ft deep480 ft
- 66 ft deep1,200 ft
- 164 ft deep2.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 14 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 480 ft and 66 ft at 1,200 ft from shore.
Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Ciutadella Lighthouse 1.5 mi northwest
- Light
- A white flash every 6 s · Fl W 6s
- Range
- 14 nautical miles (16 mi)
- Light height
- 69 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 43 ft
- Built
- 1863
Other lighthouses nearby: Cap d’Artrutx Lighthouse (3.9 mi south), Punta Nati Lighthouse (5.1 mi north).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Cala de SantandriaTides nearby
- Ciutadella de Menorca1.6 mi
- Cala en Bosch3.5 mi
- Sant Tomàs11 mi
- Son Bou14 mi
- Fornells16 mi
- Arenal d'en Castell19 mi
- Maó23 mi
- Es Castell25 mi
- Cala Ratjada27 mi
- Capdepera29 mi
Cala de Santandria at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 39.978° N, 3.839° E.
- It is 69 mi northeast of Palma de Mallorca, the main place in Balearic Islands. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets 5 min earlier than in Palma de Mallorca.
- In Ciutadella de Menorca, 1.6 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Palma, is 70 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Cala Blanca (0.7 mi), Port of Minorca (1.1 mi), Platja Gran (1.1 mi), Playa de sa Farola (1.7 mi).
Questions about Cala de SantandriaQuestions
Where is Cala de Santandria?
In Ciutadella de Menorca, 1.6 mi from the center, Balearic Islands (Spain). The shore faces west.
What amenities does Cala de Santandria have?
According to OpenStreetMap: lifeguard, restrooms, showers, parking and wheelchair access. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Cala de Santandria?
Excellent water quality in the official rating for the 2025 season (European Environment Agency, with data from the Spanish Ministry of Health).
What time is sunset today in Cala de Santandria?
At 5:46 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cala de Santandria?
At 7:11 am. First light comes at 6:11 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:09–4:09 am, Minor 10:43–11:43 am, Major 2:42–4:42 pm, Minor 7:39–8:39 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Cala de Santandria?
Overcast, from 59 °F to 70 °F, with a light breeze from the north (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cala de Santandria?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 5.3 s from the north. The water is 73.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cala de Santandria?
The best time to visit Cala de Santandria is from June to August: highs of 79 °F to 85 °F, about 2 rainy days a month and 11 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Palma station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).