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Cova Del Dolfí

This dive site, located south of L’Escala on the Costa del Montgrí in Spain, offers an easy wall dive experience that is suitable for beginner and advanced divers. With a maximum depth of 20 meters and visibility of 10 meters, this site provides ample opportunities for exploration.

At the start of the dive, you will find yourself at a depth of 12 meters in front of a cave that connects with the nearby Cambres dive site. Here, a captivating statue of a dolphin awaits, adding a touch of wonder to your underwater adventure. As you descend further, the wall plunges to a depth of 20-22 meters before reaching a sandy bottom.

Divers of all levels will be delighted by the diverse marine life that inhabits this site. From vibrant nudibranchs and intricate sponges to elusive moray eels, scorpionfish, groupers, and an array of wrasses, the underwater world at this location is teeming with fascinating creatures. Keep an eye out for lobsters and octopuses as they gracefully maneuver through their aquatic home.

Accessible via Camí de Ronda, l'Escala, in the Upper Empordà region of Girona, Catalonia, this dive site offers a memorable experience for those seeking underwater exploration in the beautiful waters of Spain.

Diving Conditions Score for Cova Del Dolfí

8.2
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Cova Del Dolfí

Depth

20m

Visibility

10m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Cova Del Dolfí

Wave Height

0.16m

Wind Speed

2.8 m/s

Water Temp

21.6°C

Visibility

33.44km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

2.7s

Air Temperature

21°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cova Del Dolfí
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Dive Score Chart for Cova Del Dolfí

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.167704918032788/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 2.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 8.762146892655366/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Cova Del Dolfí: 06:00
Sunset at Cova Del Dolfí: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Cova Del Dolfí 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: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.12m (3.05s), Wind: 2.3 m/s

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Best Night
22:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 2.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Cova Del Dolfí
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cova Del Dolfí

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 Del Dolfí

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

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

Best Months for Cova Del Dolfí

January
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.0

Ideal Conditions for Cova Del Dolfí

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.7°C / 80.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.8m / 55.1ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.6m / 2.0ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Cova Del Dolfí

Cova Del Dolfí shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.7°C) and January the coldest (3.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.6m 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 18, 2026

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