Canons de Tamariu
Located approximately half a mile off the coast of Tamariu, there is a captivating dive site consisting of two canyons surrounded by three walls, with a sandy bottom. The dive begins at a depth of just over 10 meters and descends to a maximum of 40 meters.
The walls of this dive site are adorned with beautiful Gorgonians, creating a mesmerizing underwater landscape. In addition to these stunning creatures, divers will also have the opportunity to encounter groupers, breams, lobsters, seahorses, scorpionfish, red mullets, moray eels, and barracudas.
With a visibility of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 30 meters, this dive is best suited for experienced divers. Located in Spain, specifically in Camí de Ronda, Palafrugell, Lower Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, this dive site offers divers a unique and unforgettable underwater experience.
The walls of this dive site are adorned with beautiful Gorgonians, creating a mesmerizing underwater landscape. In addition to these stunning creatures, divers will also have the opportunity to encounter groupers, breams, lobsters, seahorses, scorpionfish, red mullets, moray eels, and barracudas.
With a visibility of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 30 meters, this dive is best suited for experienced divers. Located in Spain, specifically in Camí de Ronda, Palafrugell, Lower Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, this dive site offers divers a unique and unforgettable underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Canons de Tamariu
8.1
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Canons de Tamariu
Depth
30m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Canons de Tamariu
Wave Height
0.2m
Wind Speed
10.4 m/s
Water Temp
21.9°C
Visibility
41.12km
Cloud Cover
26%
Wave Period
2.55s
Air Temperature
27.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Canons de Tamariu
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Dive Score Chart for Canons de Tamariu
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.782430081300813/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 5.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.382409090909093/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Canons de Tamariu: 06:00
Sunset at Canons de Tamariu: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Canons de Tamariu 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
6:00Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.1m (2.05s), Wind: 5.2 m/s
Safest Overall
7:00Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.12m (2.1s), Wind: 4.9 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.08m, Wind: 4.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Canons de TamariuAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Canons de Tamariu
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 Canons de Tamariu
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Canons de Tamariu
January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.2
Ideal Conditions for Canons de Tamariu
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
July
Visibility
17.6m / 57.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Canons de Tamariu
Canons de Tamariu shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.7°C) and January the coldest (4.4°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 15, 2026
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