Cala Cerrada
Cala Cerrada, a closed bay located in the Marine Reserve of Cabo Tiñoso, offers an excellent diving experience that is protected from winds and waves. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site provides opportunities for all levels, with dive depths ranging from 10 to a maximum of 30 meters.
Exploring the walls of the cliff, you will encounter an abundance of macro-fauna in the shallow areas. As you venture into the deeper parts of the dive, you can expect to encounter groupers, sea bass, kingfish, and even tunas in the open blue waters.
With a visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, Cala Cerrada provides favorable conditions for divers to explore the underwater world. Situated in Spain, specifically in El Castillo, Diputación de Perín, Cartagena, Campo de Cartagena y Mar Menor, Region of Murcia, 30868, this dive site is easily accessible for enthusiasts.
Embark on an unforgettable diving adventure at Cala Cerrada, where the captivating marine life and pristine waters await.
Exploring the walls of the cliff, you will encounter an abundance of macro-fauna in the shallow areas. As you venture into the deeper parts of the dive, you can expect to encounter groupers, sea bass, kingfish, and even tunas in the open blue waters.
With a visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, Cala Cerrada provides favorable conditions for divers to explore the underwater world. Situated in Spain, specifically in El Castillo, Diputación de Perín, Cartagena, Campo de Cartagena y Mar Menor, Region of Murcia, 30868, this dive site is easily accessible for enthusiasts.
Embark on an unforgettable diving adventure at Cala Cerrada, where the captivating marine life and pristine waters await.
Diving Conditions Score for Cala Cerrada
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cala Cerrada
Depth
21m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Cala Cerrada
Wave Height
1.3m
Wind Speed
30 m/s
Water Temp
23.1°C
Visibility
34.3km
Cloud Cover
37%
Wave Period
5.5s
Air Temperature
25.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cala Cerrada
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Dive Score Chart for Cala Cerrada
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.330133333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.02m, Wind 18.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.806533333333332/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cala Cerrada: 06:00
Sunset at Cala Cerrada: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cala Cerrada 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: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.02m (5.65s), Wind: 18.5 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.02m (5.75s), Wind: 16.3 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.04m, Wind: 14.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cala CerradaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cala Cerrada
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 Cerrada
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 Cala Cerrada
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.3
Ideal Conditions for Cala Cerrada
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
July
Visibility
15.8m / 51.8ft
December
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cala Cerrada
Cala Cerrada shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.8°C) and January the coldest (6.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.9m 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 12, 2026
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