Son Bou

Alaior · Spanish Mediterranean · Spain

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The longest beach of Menorca, on the south coast. Peaks break over sand along its whole length when a south or south-west swell reaches the island.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Quiet
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A longboard or fish.

When it works

✓ A south to south-west swell with a north-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ North swells (it faces south) and onshore south wind.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

January, February, March, April, October, November, December

Local tips

There are no lifeguards from November to April, when the surf is best.

Getting there

South of Alaior. Large car park behind the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Breaks only a few days a month, in south or south-west swells.
Crowd and vibe
Usually empty.
Camping and vans
Camping Son Bou is about 3 km inland. It is open from late April to mid October. Nearest campsite about 3 km away.
Facilities
Hotels, bars and showers; lifeguards in summer only.
Water quality
Náyade lists Son Bou as fit for bathing.

Ideal conditions

Swell
S–WSW best, SSE–W 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 NNW–ENE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
SSW (212°)

Live cam

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

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