Cala Blanca
The maximum depth of this dive is 12 meters, and it typically starts by entering from the beach or a platform. Divers can choose to jump into the water or descend via stone steps. As you explore this sandy area, you'll encounter a variety of marine life, including white seabreams, two-banded seabreams, ornate wrasses, striped red mullets, combers, painted combers, greater weevers, and wide-eyed flounders. The visibility is around 19 meters, allowing for clear underwater views.
For those interested in night dives, there's even more to discover. Cuttlefish, squids, sea hares, Spanish dancers, and octopuses make their appearance during these nocturnal adventures.
As you approach the end of your dive and prepare to return to the surface, it's important to ascend slowly. This gradual ascent helps to safely eliminate the accumulated nitrogen in your body, ensuring a smooth and secure diving experience.
Come and explore the beauty of Cala Blanca, Menorca in the Balearic Islands, Spain. Don't miss this opportunity to dive into the underwater wonders that await you.
Diving Conditions Score for Cala Blanca
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cala Blanca
Depth
12m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Cala Blanca
Wave Height
0.66m
Wind Speed
6.1 m/s
Water Temp
24.2°C
Visibility
30.92km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.95s
Air Temperature
22.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Cala Blanca
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.1/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 16.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.155604395604396/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Cala Blanca 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.
Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.64m (4.55s), Wind: 5.2 m/s
Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.7m (4.55s), Wind: 16.6 m/s
Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 16.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cala BlancaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cala Blanca
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 Cala Blanca
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cala Blanca
Ideal Conditions for Cala Blanca
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
July
Visibility
14.7m / 48.2ft
January
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cala Blanca
Cala Blanca shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.0°C) and January the coldest (7.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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 - Jun 20, 2026