Ciudad Jardín (Palma)
Palma's city wave, between Ciudad Jardín and Can Pere Antoni, with a southerly swell.
In the Bay of Palma, the beaches east of the city, like Ciudad Jardín and Can Pere Antoni, only work when a south or south-west storm arrives. That's only a few days a year, but they're just minutes from the centre.
The waves are short and soft, with the odd better-shaped peak by the rocks and groynes.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | S, SW, SE |
| Best wind (offshore) | N, NW, NE |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–1.5 m |
| Best season | Autumn to spring |
| Crowd | Medium |
| Localism | Medium |
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 longboard, funboard or fish. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Ciudad Jardín (Palma)
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.
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Localism and vibe
A city local crew; it fills up fast when there are waves.
Surfing style
Short beach break.
Hazards
Rocks, groynes and variable water quality.
Map
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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.