Cala Viola de Llevant
This area teems with marine biodiversity, including groupers, barracudas, octopuses, large ravens, nudibranchs, and scorpionfish. At the beginning of the season, divers may also spot various species of breed. The crystal-clear waters of this site boast exceptional visibility of 21 meters, providing an unforgettable diving experience year-round.
Divers have the option to choose from two different routes. They can explore the northern route by hugging the promontory wall on their left or head eastward, following the enchanting island wall. Regardless of the chosen route, divers can expect to be immersed in a world of marine wonders.
This dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, making it particularly ideal for beginners seeking to discover the underwater treasures of Menorca. For those planning a dive, the close location can be found at Cami de Far, es Mercadal, Menorca, Balearic Islands, 07748, Spain.
Diving Conditions Score for Cala Viola de Llevant
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cala Viola de Llevant
Depth
18m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Cala Viola de Llevant
Wave Height
0.16m
Wind Speed
4.7 m/s
Water Temp
23.6°C
Visibility
4.96km
Cloud Cover
64%
Wave Period
2.8s
Air Temperature
19.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Cala Viola de Llevant
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.573333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 3.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.12854761904762/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Cala Viola de Llevant 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: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.18m (2.5s), Wind: 3.5 m/s
Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.16m, Wind: 4.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cala Viola de LlevantAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cala Viola de Llevant
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 Viola de Llevant
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cala Viola de Llevant
Ideal Conditions for Cala Viola de Llevant
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
July
Visibility
14.2m / 46.6ft
December
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cala Viola de Llevant
Cala Viola de Llevant shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.8°C) and January the coldest (7.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.3m 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 18, 2026