Cala Illurgieta
Experience the ultimate diving adventure at Kala Ilurgieta, a stunning dive site located in Spain. This site features a magnificent slab that offers a thrilling underwater experience for divers of all levels.
The dive begins at the top of the slab, around 8-10 meters deep, and descends to a maximum depth of 13 meters. As you explore the slab, you'll encounter a breathtaking array of marine life, including mosaic rays, octopuses, conger eels, soles, cuttlefish, nudibranchs, planarians, mules, and captain's stars.
The slab itself stretches from northeast to southwest, creating an east-west orientation. Towards the east, the slab takes shape between two sandy tongues, with a mesmerizing flat wall on the north teeming with colorful nudibranchs. The upper and southern parts of the slab feature large rocks and crevices, providing the perfect hideout for octopuses, conger eels, spider crabs, and mules.
As you reach the sandy beach at a depth of 22-24 meters, the slab gently fades away, revealing a serene underwater landscape. The sandy beach and sand tongues are home to fascinating creatures such as the immersion star, mosaic stripe, soles, cuttlefish, and scrapie.
With visibility of approximately 6 meters, Kala Ilurgieta offers an immersive diving experience that guarantees awe-inspiring encounters with marine life. This dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced explorers. So, get ready to plunge into the depths of this remarkable underwater world and create unforgettable memories.
The dive begins at the top of the slab, around 8-10 meters deep, and descends to a maximum depth of 13 meters. As you explore the slab, you'll encounter a breathtaking array of marine life, including mosaic rays, octopuses, conger eels, soles, cuttlefish, nudibranchs, planarians, mules, and captain's stars.
The slab itself stretches from northeast to southwest, creating an east-west orientation. Towards the east, the slab takes shape between two sandy tongues, with a mesmerizing flat wall on the north teeming with colorful nudibranchs. The upper and southern parts of the slab feature large rocks and crevices, providing the perfect hideout for octopuses, conger eels, spider crabs, and mules.
As you reach the sandy beach at a depth of 22-24 meters, the slab gently fades away, revealing a serene underwater landscape. The sandy beach and sand tongues are home to fascinating creatures such as the immersion star, mosaic stripe, soles, cuttlefish, and scrapie.
With visibility of approximately 6 meters, Kala Ilurgieta offers an immersive diving experience that guarantees awe-inspiring encounters with marine life. This dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced explorers. So, get ready to plunge into the depths of this remarkable underwater world and create unforgettable memories.
Diving Conditions Score for Cala Illurgieta
8.2
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cala Illurgieta
Depth
13m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Cala Illurgieta
Wave Height
0.36m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
24.3°C
Visibility
54.74km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
6.55s
Air Temperature
27°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cala Illurgieta
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Dive Score Chart for Cala Illurgieta
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.190229885057471/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.4m, Wind 2.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 8.865517241379312/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cala Illurgieta: 06:00
Sunset at Cala Illurgieta: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cala Illurgieta 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: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.4m (5.8s), Wind: 2.9 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.32m, Wind: 2.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cala IllurgietaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cala Illurgieta
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 Illurgieta
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 Illurgieta
January
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.3
December
Score: 8.1
Ideal Conditions for Cala Illurgieta
Water Temp
20.7°C / 69.3°F
July
Visibility
17.7m / 58.1ft
January
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cala Illurgieta
Cala Illurgieta shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (20.7°C) and January the coldest (4.2°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
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