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Cala de las Pots

This dive site, located near the bustling port of Port Marina in Palamós, Spain, is perfect for beginner divers and open water classes. With its shallow depth and abundant marine life, it offers an ideal environment for those new to diving.

Divers visiting this site can expect to encounter a variety of fascinating creatures, including morey eels, octopuses, sepias, sea hares, congers, and various species of rockfish and posidonia.

For more experienced divers, there are also exciting options such as the Bethlehem, the Rose of the Winds, and the anchors. These unique diving spots offer a different experience each time, making it difficult to grow tired of the cove. Octopuses, moray eels, bream, and congers are often spotted, and if you choose to dive at night, you may even have the opportunity to witness a passing squid.

With a visibility of 12m and a maximum depth of 12m, this dive site provides excellent conditions for divers of all levels. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a new adventure, this site promises an unforgettable diving experience.

Don't miss the chance to explore this amazing dive site located near Mirador de Can Xiribic, Carretera de la Fosca, Ca la Margarida, Sant Joan de Palamós, Palamós, Lower Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, 17230, Spain. Start your underwater adventure today!

Diving Conditions Score for Cala de las Pots

7.7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Cala de las Pots

Depth

12m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Cala de las Pots

Wave Height

0.52m

Wind Speed

10.2 m/s

Water Temp

23.6°C

Visibility

37.1km

Cloud Cover

24%

Wave Period

5.15s

Air Temperature

28.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cala de las Pots
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Dive Score Chart for Cala de las Pots

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.055766666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.52m, Wind 2.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.561358024691359/10.

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

Sunrise at Cala de las Pots: 06:00
Sunset at Cala de las Pots: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Cala de las Pots 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
7:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.52m (5.2s), Wind: 2.3 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 2.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Cala de las Pots
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cala de las Pots

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 de las Pots

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 de las Pots

January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 8.3
February
Score: 8.2

Ideal Conditions for Cala de las Pots

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.5°C / 77.9°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.6m / 57.7ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.4m / 1.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Cala de las Pots

Cala de las Pots shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.5°C) and January the coldest (4.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.4m 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 20, 2026

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