Surf spot

Cala Mesquida ( Palma)

Forecast conditions and map view for Cala Mesquida ( Palma) in Spain, Mediterranean. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Spain, Mediterranean
Coordinates: 39.7461, 3.4322

Metric
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Wave direction	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NNE	NE	NNE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NNE	WSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	E	ESE	ESE	NE	ENE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE
Wave period (s)	4.3	4.2	4.1	4	3.6	4	4.2	2.8	4.2	3.1	3.3	3.1	2.5	2.5	2.7	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.5	3	1.9	2.2	2	1.9	2	3.7	3.8	4.3	2	2.8	4.7	4.8	4.5	4.8	5.5	5.3	4.7	5	4.8	4.8	4.6	4.4	4.3	4.2	5	4.8	4.8
Wave energy (kJ)	2	1	1	1	1	2	2	1	2	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	6	11	26	30	21	9	9	7	5	3	2	1	1	3	5	5
Wind speed (km/h)	2.5	3.3	2.6	8.5	12	15.3	13.2	2.3	6.9	11.2	12.9	19.7	19.8	13.6	7.5	3.4	5	4.8	5.8	6.1	8.4	5.6	2.2	2.6	8	7.3	10.3	11.8	10.7	15	6.9	7.3	4.1	2.9	3.1	9.4	15.7	24.1	21.3	17.6	20	19.8	22.7	23.8	20.6	25.7	18.2	13.6	10.5	11.2	5.8	5.5	8.4	4	0.7	4.7
Wind direction	WGlassy	NWGlassy	NNWGlassy	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NECross-on	NECross-on	NWGlassy	WNWCross-off	NNWCross	NNWCross	NCross	NCross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	SSWGlassy	WOffshore	WNWGlassy	WOffshore	NNWCross	NCross-on	NEOnshore	NGlassy	NWGlassy	NNWCross	NNWCross	NNWCross	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross	SSWGlassy	SSWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NCross-on	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	NNECross-on	NNWCross	NNECross-on	NCross-on	ENEOnshore	ESECross-on	NGlassy	EGlassy	SGlassy

Cala Mesquida (Mallorca, near Palma), Spain — surf spot description

Cala Mesquida is a beautiful beach on the northeast coast of Mallorca, not far from Palma, though it’s quite a drive from the city. It’s a Mediterranean beach break known more for its scenery than for big, reliable surf. The setting is stunning: wide sandy beach, dunes, turquoise water, and a natural, open bay that can pick up swell when conditions line up.

What the waves are like

Type: Sandy beach break
Wave quality: Usually modest and inconsistent, but can produce fun, clean waves on the right swell
Best conditions: Small to medium N/NE swell, offshore or light W winds
Wave size: Typically beginner to intermediate-friendly, though stronger winter swells can make it more powerful

Surf character

Best suited for beginners, longboarders, and intermediate surfers when the surf is smaller
Can get choppy quickly if the wind comes up
After storms or during winter swell windows, it may offer more punch, but it’s still generally a mellow Mediterranean beach break

Hazards / things to note

Shifting sandbars can change the takeoff zones
Can be affected by wind and currents
In bigger surf, rips and shorebreak can become an issue
Not as consistent as Atlantic surf spots in Spain

Best time to surf

Autumn and winter are usually the best periods for swell
Early morning often gives the cleanest conditions
Summer is generally small and better for swimming than surfing

Overall vibe

Cala Mesquida is a scenic, relaxed surf spot where the main appeal is the combination of beach and wave potential. It’s not a heavy surf destination, but on a good day it can be a very enjoyable, picturesque session.