Cala Major (Mallorca)

Cala Major is a city-accessible beach break in Palma de Mallorca, known for short, playful surf that depends on getting the swell-and-wind combination right. It features left and right waves and is reported as exposed, so conditions can change quickly with offshore versus cross-shore wind. For surfing, the most favorable setup is a south-southwest (or south/southwest) swell combined with northerly offshore wind. When that alignment happens, the break can produce good-quality faces and can hold larger swell, with reported working sizes reaching roughly 2.5 meters and beyond before closing out. Rides are typically under 50 meters, with better days sometimes extending into the 50–150 meter range. The main safety concern is rocks—both in and around the break and scattered near the edges of the beach—plus the fact that it can be extremely crowded. Summer conditions especially require caution due to swimmers in designated swimming areas. During winter, north winds are also described as producing the cleanest surf conditions. Wetsuit guidance points to spring/shoulder-season use as the baseline: a spring wetsuit is recommended, though a summer suit or shorty may suffice for short sessions. Rescue and lifeguard support is described as limited/seasonal, so plan conservatively when crowds are high and visibility or water conditions change.