Cala Major today
- Beach tomorrow 9:00–11:00 am Fair beach day · 5/10
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 2:55 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:10–4:10 am fair day · 4/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 74 °F smooth · 3.4 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 63 °F from the NNW, gusts 4 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:13 am–5:53 pm 10 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:16 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:16 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Cala Major there are high tides at 9:37 am (1.1 ft) and 8:25 pm (0.9 ft) and low tides at 2:25 am and 4:39 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:55 am. The sun rises at 7:13 am and sets at 5:53 pm: 10 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:16 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:11 am to 3:11 am and from 1:42 pm to 3:42 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light air from the north-northwest (3 mph). Mainly clear, 63 °F.
Beach day in Cala Major
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 74 °F: mild
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Cala Major 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 74 °F.
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 MajorThe beach
In Sant Agustí, 0.5 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Sant Agustí →
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Cala Major
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- Cala del Guix 0.4 mi · W
- Parking
- Platja de Calanova 0.4 mi · W
- Parking
- Platja de Cas Català 0.7 mi · SW
- Parking
- Caló dels Macs 0.7 mi · SW
- Parking
- Caló des Grells 0.8 mi · SE
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
- Cova de sa Grava 0.8 mi · SW
- Parking
- Es Genetó 0.9 mi · SW
- Parking
- Cala Comtesa 1.5 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
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 Major
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Fishing in Cala Major today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:11–3:11 am
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 am to 3:10 am, lines up with a major period. Also good from 6:50 am to 7:30 am, with sunrise. Also worth a try from 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm, with a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: white seabream, salema, saddled seabream and common two-banded seabream. October is one of the months when these are seen most: white seabream and saddled seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Cala Major, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Cala Major
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:25 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:37 am 1.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 4:39 pm 0.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:25 pm 0.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 3 min to low tide at 2:55 am.
In Cala Major 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 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:13 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 2:25 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:37 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 4:39 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 8:25 pm · 0.9 ft | 93% | Major periods 1:11 am · 1:42 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:14 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:27 am · 1.2 ft | — | — | 85% | Major periods 2:14 am · 2:47 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:16 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 3:28 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:18 am · 1.2 ft | — | — | 76% | Major periods 3:19 am · 3:51 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:17 am · 5:49 pm | Low tide 4:06 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:12 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 4:22 am · 4:52 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:18 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:11 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:21 am · 5:48 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:19 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 5:56 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:21 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | 43% | Major periods 6:15 am · 6:40 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:20 am · 5:46 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 7:04 am · 7:28 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), 1.7 mi from Cala Major. 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 Major
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 1.5 ft with a period of 3 s, from the northeast (smooth).
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 72.7 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.8 °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 11:52 pm (local time).
Surf in Cala Major today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (1 mph): glassy water
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:46 am · sunrise 7:13 am · sunset 5:53 pm · last light 6:21 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 74.1 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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 Major today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 74.1 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:21 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:16 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Cala Major 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
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- Palma Wracks 1.4 mi
- Bendinat Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, Ocellated Wrasse 2.1 mi
- Isla del Sech Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Thalassoma pavo 6.1 mi
- Isla del Toro Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, Thalassoma pavo 9.7 mi
- Cala Gat 2.3 mi
- San Fontanelles Shipwreck 6.7 mi
- Caroline 7.2 mi
- Reserva marina de l'illa del Toro 8.9 mi
- Reserva natural marina 9.0 mi
- West Coast 1.0 mi
- Palma Sea School 1.7 mi
- Isurus 1.8 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. Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Cala Major
Now in Cala Major
- Low / high
- 64 / 74 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 2%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 55 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- Low · mugwort
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: −0.10 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 65° | 65° | 67° | 69° | 74° | 72° | 70° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 N | 3 NNE | 3 NNE | 7 ENE | 11 ENE | 1 W | 4 E | 3 NNW |
| Gusts | 6 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 4 |
| Waves | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.8 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 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 |
- 12:00 am 63° 3 NW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 3 NW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 64° 1 NW 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 67° 2 S 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 7 WSW 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 8 WSW 0.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 70° 4 W 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 66° 4 N 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 64 / 74 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.0 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 62 / 74 °F | 8 mph WNW | 0.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 72 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 71 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 57 / 71 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 56 / 67 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 63 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 68 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 63 °F | 13 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 71 °F | 12 mph NE | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 63 / 69 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 71 °F | 13 mph E | 3.7 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 62 / 73 °F | 8 mph E | 3.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 64 / 71 °F | 11 mph S | 2.6 ft |
- Thu 29 Light showers 62° / 74° 0.7 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 62° / 72° 0.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 60° / 71° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 57° / 71° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 56° / 67° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 56° / 63° 1.5 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 56° / 68° 1.2 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.0 °F; normal high: 70 °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 11:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Cala Major
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:14 am
- Full dark 6:52 pm
- Civil dawn 6:46 am
- Civil dusk 6:21 pm
- Solar noon 12:33 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 40 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:15 pm
- Full dark 6:52 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,038 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cala Major
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:11–3:11 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:42–3:42 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:35–10:35 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:46–7:46 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Cala Major
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- P2 2.2 mi
- P1 2.2 mi
- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Jetty 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Dàrsena de Portopí 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Cala Nova 0.5 mi
- Dàrsena de Ca'n Barberà 1.0 mi
- Pesca La Central 2.1 mi
- Can Sion 2.8 mi
- Petroprix Palma de Mallorca 0.4 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.3 mi from shore.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep650 ft
- 33 ft deep0.3 mi
- 66 ft deep1.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.3 mi from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.4 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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
Portopí Lighthouse 0.9 mi east
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(2) W 15s
- Range
- 18 nautical miles (21 mi)
- Light height
- 135 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 125 ft
- Built
- 1300
Other lighthouses nearby: Port of Palma - La Riba Lighthouse (1.7 mi east).
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 MajorTides nearby
- Sant Agustí0.5 mi
- Portals Nous2.3 mi
- Palma de Mallorca2.6 mi
- Palmanova4.1 mi
- Magaluf4.7 mi
- Can Pastilla6.0 mi
- Son Ferrer6.8 mi
- Santa Ponsa7.5 mi
- El Toro8.1 mi
- S'Arenal8.5 mi
Cala Major at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 39.552° N, 2.606° E.
- It is 2.6 mi southwest of Palma de Mallorca, the main place in Balearic Islands. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Palma de Mallorca.
- In Sant Agustí, 0.5 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Palma, is 1.7 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port Calanova (0.5 mi), Hafen Palma (1.1 mi), Club de Mar-Mallorca (1.3 mi), Platja de Ses Illetes (1.4 mi).
Questions about Cala MajorQuestions
Where is Cala Major?
In Sant Agustí, 0.5 mi from the center, Balearic Islands (Spain). The shore faces south.
What amenities does Cala Major have?
According to OpenStreetMap: parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Cala Major?
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 Major?
At 5:53 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:21 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cala Major?
At 7:14 am. First light comes at 6:15 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:11–3:11 am, Minor 9:35–10:35 am, Major 1:42–3:42 pm, Minor 6:46–7:46 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Cala Major?
Overcast, from 64 °F to 74 °F, with a light air from the north-northwest (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cala Major?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 3.4 s from the north-northwest. The water is 74.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cala Major?
The best time to visit Cala Major is from May to August: highs of 74 °F to 87 °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).