Bahia de Fornells
Dive in a designated area within the port of Fornells, ideal for taking courses during unfavorable weather conditions. The dive site features a sandy bottom with rocky sections and a vibrant Posidonia sea grass ecosystem.
Explore the sandbank and you'll encounter flounder fish with their mesmerizing wide-eyed appearance, as well as mullets. Venture into the rocky areas and Posidonia meadows to discover schools of damselfish and the occasional sighting of octopus.
With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 11m, this dive site is suitable for beginners. Located at 46 Carrer Tramuntana, Fornells, es Mercadal, Menorca, Balearic Islands, 07748, Spain, it offers convenient access for divers exploring the waters of Spain.
Explore the sandbank and you'll encounter flounder fish with their mesmerizing wide-eyed appearance, as well as mullets. Venture into the rocky areas and Posidonia meadows to discover schools of damselfish and the occasional sighting of octopus.
With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 11m, this dive site is suitable for beginners. Located at 46 Carrer Tramuntana, Fornells, es Mercadal, Menorca, Balearic Islands, 07748, Spain, it offers convenient access for divers exploring the waters of Spain.
Diving Conditions Score for Bahia de Fornells
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Bahia de Fornells
Depth
11m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Bahia de Fornells
Wave Height
0.18m
Wind Speed
3.1 m/s
Water Temp
23.7°C
Visibility
9.8km
Cloud Cover
52%
Wave Period
2.9s
Air Temperature
19.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bahia de Fornells
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Dive Score Chart for Bahia de Fornells
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.507033333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 5.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 8.256206896551724/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Bahia de Fornells: 06:00
Sunset at Bahia de Fornells: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Bahia de Fornells are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.18m (2.5s), Wind: 5.8 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 3.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Bahia de FornellsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bahia de Fornells
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Bahia de Fornells
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.2/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Bahia de Fornells
January
Score: 8.3
December
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 8.1
Ideal Conditions for Bahia de Fornells
Water Temp
26.5°C / 79.7°F
July
Visibility
14.2m / 46.6ft
December
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Bahia de Fornells
Bahia de Fornells shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.5°C) and January the coldest (6.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026
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