Cala del Mal Pas
Underwater, you will have the opportunity to encounter a diverse range of marine life. Keep your eyes peeled for salemas, damselfish, octopuses, various breams, wrasses, and occasionally, eagle rays. However, the real highlight of this dive site awaits you at night. If you time your dive correctly, you may be fortunate enough to come across numerous giant butterfly rays, creating an undeniably captivating experience.
The visibility at this dive site is approximately 12 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the enchanting beauty of your surroundings. Whether you are a novice diver or a seasoned enthusiast, this dive site in the water near Playa Pequeña, Plaça de la Senyoria, el Castell - Casc Antic, Benidorm, la Marina Baixa, Alacant / Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain is a destination worth visiting.
Diving Conditions Score for Cala del Mal Pas
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cala del Mal Pas
Depth
7m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Cala del Mal Pas
Wave Height
0.84m
Wind Speed
6.5 m/s
Water Temp
24.3°C
Visibility
46.56km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.75s
Air Temperature
26.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Cala del Mal Pas
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.986666666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 5.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.910181481481482/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Cala del Mal Pas 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: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.78m (4.5s), Wind: 5.6 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.62m, Wind: 2.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cala del Mal PasAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cala del Mal Pas
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 Mal Pas
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cala del Mal Pas
Ideal Conditions for Cala del Mal Pas
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
July
Visibility
17.5m / 57.4ft
January
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cala del Mal Pas
Cala del Mal Pas shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.0°C) and January the coldest (7.9°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026