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Cala Margarita

This dive site, located near Puerto Marina in Palamós, Spain, offers an accessible and enjoyable diving experience. With a depth ranging from 2 to 18 meters, it is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. The site features a charming cove with unique fisherman-style houses built on the seafront, adding to its allure.

During your dive, you will encounter a variety of marine life, including moray eels, octopus, cuttlefish, sea hares, conger eels, and various species of rockfish. The abundance of Posidonia, rocky formations, sandbanks, and shoals of bream make this dive particularly appealing to photography enthusiasts.

Access to the water can be achieved either from the stony cove or by boat, providing flexibility for divers. With a visibility of approximately 10 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, this dive site offers ample opportunity for exploration and underwater discovery.

Whether you are a new diver looking to embark on your first underwater adventure or an experienced diver seeking new breathtaking sights, this dive site near Puerto Marina in Palamós, Spain, promises a memorable and captivating experience.

Diving Conditions Score for Cala Margarita

8.5
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Cala Margarita

Depth

18m

Visibility

10m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Cala Margarita

Wave Height

0.44m

Wind Speed

6.4 m/s

Water Temp

22.7°C

Visibility

41.02km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

5s

Air Temperature

26.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cala Margarita
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Dive Score Chart for Cala Margarita

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.986666666666666/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.44m, Wind 6.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 8.653166666666667/10.

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

Sunrise at Cala Margarita: 06:00
Sunset at Cala Margarita: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Cala Margarita 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
6:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.44m (5s), Wind: 6.2 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.46m, Wind: 4.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Cala Margarita
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cala Margarita

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 Margarita

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 Margarita

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

Ideal Conditions for Cala Margarita

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 Margarita

Cala Margarita 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 21, 2026

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