Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera may share a holiday itinerary but not the same shelter or sea state. The exposed side of an island and an overnight inter-island crossing need more than a beach forecast.
Official marine-weather sources
The Spanish AEMET Balearic coastal marine forecast provides named coastal areas, warnings and text products. Use the broader AEMET maritime entry point for offshore sectors and maps. Read the warning validity and distinguish the coastal zone from the open-water leg.
Check before a passage
- Compare wind and swell exposure for the intended side of each island and chosen harbour.
- Check whether the departure and arrival fall in different coastal areas or a higher-seas product.
- Plan the inter-island leg against the forecast at actual crossing and arrival times, not the time you looked at the app.
What this page does not do
Island lee is direction-dependent and can disappear after a shift. No single forecast cell can certify a cove or channel safe for your vessel.
This is not a live forecast or a personal route recommendation. Before departure, check current warnings, issue time and zone boundaries at the original source. AI-assisted and expert personal briefings are in development.
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Sources checked: 24 September 2026.