Son Bou tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↑ rising · high 10:27 am (1.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:40–4:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 1:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 0.8 ft · 73 °F smooth · 4.2 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 61 °F from the NNE, gusts 7 · mainly clear
- Surf today Flat Flat day · 1/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 7:09 am–5:45 pm 10 h 36 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:09 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:09 pm
Today in Son Bou 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 7:09 am and sets at 5:45 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 2:08 am to 4:08 am and from 2:41 pm to 4:41 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northeast (5 mph). Mainly clear, 61 °F.
Fishing in Son Bou today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:41–4:41 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light offshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.6 ft waves)
- 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, lines up with a major period. Also good from 2:10 am to 4:10 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:40 am to 7:50 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: salema, common two-banded seabream, saddled seabream and white seabream. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common two-banded seabream and white seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Son Bou, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Son Bou
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 71 °F: mild
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Cloudy (84% cloud cover)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 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 6 mph
Offshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand
Son Bou has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings little wind, a calm sea and water at 73 °F, though with clouds. 9:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with 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
Beaches near Son Bou
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- Platja de Cala Llucalari 0.5 mi · S
- Son Bou 0.6 mi · W
- Lifeguard
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja d'Atalis 1.5 mi · NW
- Platja de Sant Tomàs 2.3 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de San Adeodato 2.7 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Platja de Binigaus 3.1 mi · NW
- Parking
- Platja de Cala en Porter 3.4 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Cala Escorxada 4.3 mi · NW
- Restrooms
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 Son Bou
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Tides in Son Bou
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. 4 h 51 min to high tide at 10:27 am.
In Son Bou 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 | 7:09 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:27 am · 1.2 ft | — | 85% | Major periods 2:08 am · 2:41 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:10 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 3:28 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:18 am · 1.2 ft | — | 76% | Major periods 3:13 am · 3:45 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:11 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 4:06 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:12 pm · 1.2 ft | — | 66% | Major periods 4:16 am · 4:46 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:12 am · 5:42 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:11 pm · 1.2 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:14 am · 5:40 pm | Low tide 5:56 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:21 pm · 1.2 ft | — | 43% | Major periods 6:09 am · 6:34 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:15 am · 5:39 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 6:58 am · 7:22 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:16 am · 5:38 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 7:45 am · 8:07 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), 80 mi from Son Bou. 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 Son Bou
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.6 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 2.9 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north-northwest (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 71.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.3 °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 5:36 am (local time).
Surf in Son Bou today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.1 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:41 am · sunrise 7:09 am · sunset 5:45 pm · last light 6:13 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: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, 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 Son Bou today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.4 ft swell at 4 s from the north: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 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. 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: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:13 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 little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Son Bou 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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- Punta des Murter 12 mi
- Malakoff 1.3 mi
- Son Bou Scuba 0.4 mi
- Blue Islands Diving 6.9 mi
- BLUE DIVE Menorca 9.6 mi
- Plongée Minorque - Fornells - Baléares 10 mi
- Diving Menorca 10 mi
- Binibeca Diving Menorca 10 mi
- Merak Diving 10 mi
- Diving Center Fornells 11 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 Son Bou
Now in Son Bou
- Low / high
- 59 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 39%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 55 °F
- Visibility
- 17 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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: −0.08 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 65° | 64° | 61° | 65° | 68° | 70° | 66° | 61° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 N | 4 NNW | 5 N | 4 NNE | 6 NNE | 4 N | 6 NNE | 6 NNE |
| Gusts | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 61° 5 N 0.8 ft
- 9:00 am 65° 4 NNE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 68° 6 NNE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 70° 4 N 0.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 66° 6 NNE 0.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 61° 6 NNE 0.6 ft
- 12:00 am 59° 5 N 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 59° 4 N 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 59 / 70 °F | 7 mph N | 0.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 71 °F | 8 mph NE | 0.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 61 / 69 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 61 / 68 °F | 13 mph NNW | 2.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 64 °F | 19 mph N | 2.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 61 °F | 13 mph N | 2.6 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 67 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 65 °F | 14 mph E | 4.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 61 / 66 °F | 16 mph E | 3.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 70 °F | 13 mph E | 5.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 69 °F | 12 mph SE | 4.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 71 °F | 10 mph SE | 4.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 65 / 71 °F | 10 mph S | 2.6 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 62 / 72 °F | 11 mph SW | 1.7 ft |
- Fri 30 Overcast 58° / 71° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 61° / 69° 1.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 61° / 68° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 57° / 64° 2.9 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 57° / 61° 2.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 57° / 67° 2.0 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.
- 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 5:36 am (local time).
The sun in Son Bou
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:09 am
- Full dark 6:45 pm
- Civil dawn 6:41 am
- Civil dusk 6:13 pm
- Solar noon 12:27 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 36 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:07 pm
- Full dark 6:45 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,824 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Son Bou
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:08–4:08 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:41–4:41 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:42–11:42 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 Son Bou
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,150 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.6 mi.
From the shoreline (750 ft from Son Bou) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep800 ft
- 33 ft deep1,150 ft
- 66 ft deep0.5 mi
- 164 ft deep1.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 9.5 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 1,150 ft and 66 ft at 0.5 mi from shore.
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.
Tides near Son BouTides nearby
- Sant Tomàs2.6 mi
- Maó9.9 mi
- Arenal d'en Castell10 mi
- Es Castell11 mi
- Fornells11 mi
- Cala en Bosch13 mi
- Ciutadella de Menorca14 mi
- Cala Ratjada35 mi
- Capdepera37 mi
Son Bou at a glance
- Town or city of about 167 people. Coordinates: 39.898° N, 4.079° E.
- It is 79 mi east of Palma de Mallorca, the main place in Balearic Islands. The sun rises 5 min earlier and sets 6 min earlier than in Palma de Mallorca.
- The nearest tide station, Palma, is 80 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Cala Llucalari (0.5 mi), Playa Talis (2.7 mi), Platja de Binigaus (3.3 mi), Cales Coves (4.3 mi).
Questions about Son BouQuestions
What time is sunset today in Son Bou?
At 5:45 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Son Bou?
At 7:10 am. First light comes at 6:10 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 2:08–4:08 am, Minor 10:42–11:42 am, Major 2:41–4:41 pm, Minor 7:39–8:39 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Son Bou?
Overcast, from 59 °F to 70 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northeast (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Son Bou?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the north-northeast. The water is 73.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Son Bou?
The best time to visit Son Bou is from June to August: highs of 78 °F to 85 °F, about 3 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).