Big Mushroom
Big Mushroom is a dive site located just a 15-minute boat ride from the port of Moraira in Spain. With a depth of 17m and a small cavern system stretching approximately 50m, this site provides an ideal opportunity for both cavern and cave training.
Divers exploring Big Mushroom will encounter a variety of marine life, including slippery lobsters, Langousts, and various species of shrimp, both inside and around the cavern. The visibility at this site is a clear 10m, allowing for excellent underwater views.
Whether you're a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, Big Mushroom offers an exciting and rewarding diving experience. Discover the beauty and diversity of this underwater wonderland, conveniently located near the picturesque Panorama-Wanderweg, Xàbia / Jávea, la Marina Alta, Alacant / Alicante in the Valencian Community, Spain. Don't miss the chance to explore this captivating dive site.
Divers exploring Big Mushroom will encounter a variety of marine life, including slippery lobsters, Langousts, and various species of shrimp, both inside and around the cavern. The visibility at this site is a clear 10m, allowing for excellent underwater views.
Whether you're a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, Big Mushroom offers an exciting and rewarding diving experience. Discover the beauty and diversity of this underwater wonderland, conveniently located near the picturesque Panorama-Wanderweg, Xàbia / Jávea, la Marina Alta, Alacant / Alicante in the Valencian Community, Spain. Don't miss the chance to explore this captivating dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Big Mushroom
7.8
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Big Mushroom
Depth
15m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Big Mushroom
Wave Height
0.22m
Wind Speed
13.7 m/s
Water Temp
26.4°C
Visibility
42.34km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
2.35s
Air Temperature
30.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Big Mushroom
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Dive Score Chart for Big Mushroom
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.824647887323943/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 3.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.266666666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Big Mushroom: 06:00
Sunset at Big Mushroom: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Big Mushroom 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
7:00Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.12m (3.55s), Wind: 3.1 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 4.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Big MushroomAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Big Mushroom
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 Big Mushroom
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Big Mushroom
January
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.2
Ideal Conditions for Big Mushroom
Water Temp
26.0°C / 78.8°F
August
Visibility
16.1m / 52.8ft
January
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Big Mushroom
Big Mushroom shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (26.0°C) and January the coldest (7.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.7m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 6, 2026
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