Cala del Faro
Immerse yourself in the vibrant marine life that calls this area home, including octopus, cuttlefish, and sole. As the sun sets, prepare for an enchanting transformation.
Located in Puerto de Mazarrón, Mazarrón, Bajo Guadalentín, Region of Murcia, Spain, this dive site offers a maximum depth of 7m and an impressive visibility of 10m. It is ideally suited for beginners, providing an optimal environment for honing your diving skills.
Unleash your curiosity and explore the captivating underwater wonders that await you in the crystal-clear waters of this Spanish diving paradise.
Diving Conditions Score for Cala del Faro
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cala del Faro
Depth
7m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Cala del Faro
Wave Height
0.22m
Wind Speed
7.5 m/s
Water Temp
25.7°C
Visibility
26.78km
Cloud Cover
25%
Wave Period
3.7s
Air Temperature
28.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Cala del Faro
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.196583739837399/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 3.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 9.036680392156864/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Cala del Faro 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: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.18m (4.1s), Wind: 3.4 m/s
Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 2.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cala del FaroAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cala del Faro
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 del Faro
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cala del Faro
Ideal Conditions for Cala del Faro
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 del Faro
Cala del Faro 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 29, 2026