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Cova de la Sal

This dive site is easily accessible and suitable for beginner divers. It offers a variety of marine life and features, making it a great choice for a dive in the water. The site is located south of Cala Montgó, in Spain.

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

7.8
Good

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

beginner

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cova de la Sal
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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.

Sunrise at Cova de la Sal: 06:00
Sunset at Cova de la Sal: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
7:00

Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.22m (5.45s), Wind: 0.7 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 2.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Cova de la Sal
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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

Avg. Score: 9.9/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Cova de la Sal

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8

Ideal Conditions for Cova de la Sal

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.2°C / 75.6°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026

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