Cova de la Sal
One option for this dive is to explore the wall at a depth of 6-8 meters. Here, you can encounter juvenile wrasse, cuttlefish, octopus, and nudibranchs, which often seek refuge in this area. Another option is to dive over the Posidonia meadow, which is between 12 and 18 meters deep. This meadow is home to a wide variety of marine life, including nudibranchs, crabs, moray eels, scorpionfish, groupers, octopus, cuttlefish, algae, sponges, and a large Posidonia meadow.
With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, this dive site offers an excellent opportunity to explore the underwater world. Whether you choose to dive along the wall or explore the Posidonia meadow, you are sure to have a memorable experience.
If you are in the area, don't miss the chance to visit other nearby dive sites such as Cova de la Sal, located in Torroella de Montgrí, in the Lower Empordà region of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. These sites offer additional diving opportunities and further enhance your underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Cova de la Sal
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cova de la Sal
Depth
15m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Cova de la Sal
Wave Height
0.48m
Wind Speed
3.5 m/s
Water Temp
21.6°C
Visibility
29.7km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
5.4s
Air Temperature
22.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Cova de la Sal
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.354220183486238/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.22m, Wind 0.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.621428571428572/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Cova de la Sal 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: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.22m (5.45s), Wind: 0.7 m/s
Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 2.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cova de la SalAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cova de la Sal
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 Cova de la Sal
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cova de la Sal
Ideal Conditions for Cova de la Sal
Water Temp
24.2°C / 75.6°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cova de la Sal
Cova de la Sal shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.2°C) and December the coldest (20.2°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 19, 2026