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Barbada Alcaufar

Anchor at a platform with a depth of 12m to explore an exciting labyrinth of tunnels and canyons. Descend directly to 22m at a reef with a captivating pinnacle featuring a passage to cross.

Encounter a diverse array of marine life including groupers, shi drums, moray eels, scorpion fish, and schools of barracudas. Explore the walls of the reef and discover nudibranches, octopuses, and crabs.

Located near the urbanization of Salgar in Spain, this beautiful dive site offers a large platform as an anchor point. Dive down to a wall reaching 22m depth and be welcomed by a mesmerizing school of barracudas. Delve into caverns, tunnels, and arcs throughout the dive, and encounter small groupers, scorpion fish, and hidden octopuses on the marine floor. Don't miss the enchanting backlights that illuminate the caverns!

With a visibility of 22m and a maximum depth of 19m, this dive spot is suitable for beginners. It is situated near Camì de Cavalls, sa Sivina de Baix, Punta Prima, Alcaufar, Sant Lluís, Menorca, Balearic Islands, 07713, Spain.

Diving Conditions Score for Barbada Alcaufar

8.2
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Barbada Alcaufar

Depth

19m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Barbada Alcaufar

Wave Height

0.64m

Wind Speed

8.5 m/s

Water Temp

24.3°C

Visibility

34.86km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.6s

Air Temperature

27.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Barbada Alcaufar
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Dive Score Chart for Barbada Alcaufar

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.827667032967032/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 4.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 8.799820788530466/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Barbada Alcaufar: 06:00
Sunset at Barbada Alcaufar: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Barbada Alcaufar 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.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.66m (4.55s), Wind: 4.1 m/s

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Best Night
22:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.5m, Wind: 0.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Barbada Alcaufar
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Barbada Alcaufar

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 Barbada Alcaufar

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 Barbada Alcaufar

January
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 8.1

Ideal Conditions for Barbada Alcaufar

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.1m / 46.3ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.3m / 4.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Barbada Alcaufar

Barbada Alcaufar shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (26.9°C) and January the coldest (7.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 January to March, 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026

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