Cala’n Forcat
The inlet is flanked by rock formations teeming with life, providing a vibrant underwater ecosystem. Divers can expect to encounter schools of salemas, two-banded seabreams, white seabreams, rainbow wrasses, ornate wrasses, striped red mullets, thicklip grey mullets, slender gobies, octopuses, crabs, black sea urchins, cotton-spinners, yellow encrusting anemones, breadleet anemones, stinker sponges, ball-algas, and starfish.
Towards the central part of the inlet, there is a sandy area that stretches to its end. Additionally, on the northern side, there are several small caves where divers may spot various fish species, including wrens and occasional groupers. The rocky bottom of the inlet also offers opportunities to encounter octopuses and moray eels.
Upon reaching the end of the inlet, divers can turn south and continue their exploration at a depth of 12 meters in a plain filled with numerous octopuses and stinker sponges. When ready to conclude the dive, ascending to a depth of 5 meters for a safety stop while enjoying the surrounding marine life is recommended. Finally, divers can exit the water either through the beach or the ramp, completing an enjoyable and fascinating diving experience.
This dive site in Spain boasts a visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters. With its accessibility and diverse marine life, it provides an excellent opportunity for beginners to explore the underwater world. Nearby accommodations such as Hotel Almirante Farragut in Los Delfines, Cala en Blanes, Ciutadella, Menorca, Balearic Islands, offer convenient lodging options for divers.
Diving Conditions Score for Cala’n Forcat
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cala’n Forcat
Depth
13m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Cala’n Forcat
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Cala’n Forcat
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Cala’n Forcat 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cala’n ForcatAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cala’n Forcat
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’n Forcat
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cala’n Forcat
Ideal Conditions for Cala’n Forcat
Water Temp
24.0°C / 75.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cala’n Forcat
Cala’n Forcat shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.0°C) and December the coldest (20.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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