Cala Mesquida
A sand-and-dune cove in north-east Mallorca, open to northerly swell.
Cala Mesquida is a white-sand beach with dunes, surrounded by hills, at the north-eastern tip of Mallorca. Open to the north, it picks up tramontana swell well.
With a southerly wind it cleans up; in big swell it closes out from side to side.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | N, NE, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | S, SW |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–2 m |
| Best season | October to April |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A funboard, shortboard or fish depending on size. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Cala Mesquida
The water is around 14 °C in winter and 25 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
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Localism and vibe
Few people.
Surfing style
Beach break.
Hazards
Currents at the ends and rocks along the sides of the cove.
Map
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Alaior (Menorca)
Menorca's longest beach, on the south coast, for days with a southerly wind.
Es Mercadal (Menorca)
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.