Punta Prima

Sant Lluís · Spanish Mediterranean · Spain

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A sandy beach at the south-east tip of Menorca. Long, steady waves suit beginners. The sides of the beach are rocky, so most surfers stay in the middle.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A longboard or foam board.

When it works

✓ An east to south-east swell with a north-west wind, mostly in winter.

When it doesn't

✕ Onshore east wind and flat summer weeks.

Watch out for

  • rocks

Best months

January, February, March, October, November, December

Local tips

Paddle out in the middle of the beach to stay away from the rocks.

Getting there

South of Sant Lluís, about 20 minutes from Maó. Parking behind the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Best in winter, when east and south-east wind swells hit the island.
Crowd and vibe
Popular and relaxed.
Camping and vans
Camping Son Bou is the nearest campsite, about 20 km away; it closes in winter. Nearest campsite about 20 km away.
Facilities
Resort beach with bars and restaurants; lifeguards in summer.
Water quality
Náyade lists Punta Prima (Sant Lluís) as fit for bathing.

Ideal conditions

Swell
E–S best, ENE–SSW works
Size
0.9–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.4 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore W–N; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
SE (132°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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