Son Serra de Marina
Mallorca's best-known spot: peaks over rock and sand in the Bay of Alcúdia.
Son Serra de Marina, on the Bay of Alcúdia, is the heart of Mallorcan surfing. In front of the village there are rock and sand bottoms that, with a north or north-east swell and a southerly wind, give well-shaped lefts and rights.
When the north of the island has waves, a good part of the local community meets here.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Reef |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | N, NE |
| Best wind (offshore) | S, SW |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–2 m |
| Best season | October to April |
| 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 shortboard or fish; a funboard for small days. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Son Serra de Marina
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.
View on AmazonFor water from 17 °C.
View on AmazonKeeps your board from drifting off or hitting someone.
View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonRock or urchins on the bottom: protect your feet going in and out.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
The local crew is out in force on good days. Respect priority and say hello.
Surfing style
Short reef waves with sections to turn on.
Hazards
Shallow rocks and sea urchins; get in and out over the sand.
Map
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Cala Ratjada (Mallorca)
A sandy beach among the pines near Cala Ratjada, for north-east swell days.
Palma (Mallorca)
Palma's city wave, between Ciudad Jardín and Can Pere Antoni, with a southerly swell.
Alaior (Menorca)
Menorca's longest beach, on the south coast, for days with a southerly wind.
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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.