Cala Saona today
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 2:55 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:50–4:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Waves · water 2.0 ft · 73 °F slight · 4.2 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 70 °F from the ESE, gusts 9 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:17 am–5:59 pm 10 h 42 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:24 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:24 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Cala Saona 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 7:17 am and sets at 5:59 pm: 10 h 42 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:24 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:16 am to 3:16 am and from 1:47 pm to 3:47 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (6 mph). Mainly clear, 70 °F.
Beach day in Cala Saona
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 72 °F: mild
- Calm for swimming: 2.1 ft waves
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
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 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate offshore wind (17 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Cala Saona has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings a calm sea and water at 73 °F, though with moderate offshore wind.
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 SaonaThe beach
2.3 mi from Formentera. Tides, weather and sun in Formentera →
- Lifeguard
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Cala Saona
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- Platja de Migjorn 3.6 mi · E
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja Cavall d'en Borràs 3.9 mi · NE
- Parking
- platja de Sa Roqueta 4.1 mi · NE
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de ses Canyes 4.2 mi · NE
- Parking
- Nudity allowed
- Platja d'es Pujols 4.2 mi · NE
- Lifeguard
- Parking
- No dogs
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa Llevante 4.3 mi · NE
- Parking
- Platja de ses Salines 4.5 mi · NE
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de s'Illeta 4.9 mi · NE
- Parking
Excellent 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 Saona
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Fishing in Cala Saona today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 1:16–3:16 am
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 am to 3:20 am, lines up with a major period. Also good from 6:50 am to 7:50 am, with sunrise. Also worth a try from 5:20 pm to 6:30 pm, with sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: white seabream, common two-banded seabream, annular seabream and pearly razorfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common two-banded seabream and annular seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Cala Saona, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Cala Saona
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. 4 h 1 min to low tide at 2:55 am.
In Cala Saona 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 | 7:17 am · 5:59 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 1:16 am · 1:47 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:18 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:27 am · 1.2 ft | — | — | 85% | Major periods 2:19 am · 2:52 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:19 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 3:28 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:18 am · 1.2 ft | — | — | 76% | Major periods 3:24 am · 3:56 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:20 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 4:06 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:12 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | 66% | Major periods 4:27 am · 4:57 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:21 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:11 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:26 am · 5:54 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:22 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 5:56 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:21 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | 43% | Major periods 6:20 am · 6:45 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:23 am · 5:52 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 7:09 am · 7:33 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), 90 mi from Cala Saona. 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 Saona
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.5 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-northeast (slight).
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 72.2 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 10:54 pm (local time).
Surf in Cala Saona today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.5 ft sets): flat
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:50 am · sunrise 7:17 am · sunset 5:59 pm · last light 6:26 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 73.2 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 5 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has light offshore wind, 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 Saona today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.9 ft swell at 4 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- 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 73.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:26 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:24 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 7:20 am to 9:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current.
In Cala Saona 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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- Formentera Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Oblada melanurus, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse, East Atlantic peacock wrasse 0.5 mi
- Arco de Formentera 2.1 mi
- Formentera I (integral) Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Oblada melanurus, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, annular seabream 8.9 mi
- Aeropuerto ( reserva marina) Fish seen: Mediterranean Chromis, Oblada melanurus, Ocellated Wrasse, Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse 10 mi
- La Mariana 8.0 mi
- Parc natural de ses Salines 7.4 mi
- Vellmari Formentera 1.8 mi
- Blue Adventure Diving Formentera 3.1 mi
- Formentera Divers 3.1 mi
- Vellmari 3.1 mi
- Diving Division Orcasub Formentera 7.0 mi
- Diving Center La Mola 7.1 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 Saona
Now in Cala Saona
- Low / high
- 70 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 33%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 63 °F
- Visibility
- 22 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 32
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.09 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 70° | 70° | 71° | 72° | 73° | 73° | 72° | 71° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 S | 3 ENE | 8 E | 10 ENE | 17 ENE | 13 E | 8 E | 6 E |
| Gusts | 6 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 26 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.8 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 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 70° 6 SE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 69° 4 SE 1.7 ft
- 6:00 am 69° 4 SE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 71° 6 S 1.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 8 SSW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 9 SW 1.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 7 SSW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 70° 5 SSW 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 70 / 73 °F | 17 mph E | 2.2 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 69 / 73 °F | 9 mph S | 2.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 67 / 70 °F | 8 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 66 / 69 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.2 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 65 / 69 °F | 9 mph W | 2.8 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 66 / 69 °F | 16 mph E | 2.8 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 63 / 66 °F | 18 mph E | 3.5 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 69 °F | 23 mph E | 3.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 65 / 69 °F | 23 mph E | 2.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 67 / 69 °F | 10 mph N | 1.2 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 69 / 70 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 69 / 70 °F | 18 mph ESE | 4.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 69 / 71 °F | 18 mph ESE | 4.9 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 69 / 71 °F | 16 mph SSW | 2.4 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 69° / 73° 2.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 67° / 70° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 66° / 69° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 65° / 69° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 66° / 69° 2.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 63° / 66° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 61° / 69° 3.1 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (73 °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 10:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Cala Saona
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:18 am
- Full dark 6:58 pm
- Civil dawn 6:50 am
- Civil dusk 6:26 pm
- Solar noon 12:38 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 42 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:22 pm
- Full dark 6:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,956 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cala Saona
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:16–3:16 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:47–3:47 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:37–10:37 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:54–7:54 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 Saona
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 3.1 mi
- Jetty 3.2 mi
- Boat ramp 3.1 mi
- Marina de Formentera 3.1 mi
- Formentera Mar 3.2 mi
- Mollet d'en Guasc 3.3 mi
- Fuel dock 3.2 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 550 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.1 mi.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Cala Saona) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep390 ft
- 33 ft deep550 ft
- 66 ft deep0.25 mi
- 164 ft deep1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 9.8 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 550 ft and 66 ft at 0.25 mi 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
Barbaria Lighthouse 3.6 mi south
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(2) W 15s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 256 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 62 ft
- Built
- 1972
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Cala SaonaTides nearby
- Formentera2.3 mi
- La Savina3.0 mi
- Sant Ferran de ses Roques3.7 mi
- Playa d'en Bossa13 mi
- Es Cubells14 mi
- Ibiza Town15 mi
- Jesús17 mi
- Sant Antoni de Portmany20 mi
- Santa Eulària des Riu22 mi
- Es Canar23 mi
Cala Saona at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 38.693° N, 1.389° E.
- It is 91 mi southwest of Palma de Mallorca, the main place in Balearic Islands. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 6 min later than in Palma de Mallorca.
- 2.3 mi from Formentera.
- The nearest tide station, Palma, is 90 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa Caló De s'Oli (2.5 mi), Beso Beach (3.9 mi), Playa de Ses Cañes (4.1 mi), Playa des Polp (4.3 mi).
Questions about Cala SaonaQuestions
Where is Cala Saona?
2.3 mi from Formentera, in Balearic Islands (Spain). The shore faces west.
What amenities does Cala Saona have?
According to OpenStreetMap: lifeguard and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Cala Saona?
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 Saona?
At 5:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cala Saona?
At 7:18 am. First light comes at 6:19 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 1:16–3:16 am, Minor 9:37–10:37 am, Major 1:47–3:47 pm, Minor 6:54–7:54 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Cala Saona?
Overcast, from 70 °F to 73 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cala Saona?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.0 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the east-northeast. The water is 73.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cala Saona?
The best time to visit Cala Saona is from May to June: highs of 78 °F to 85 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 10 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).