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Coves de l'Estany

Discover a serene diving experience at Port de l'Estany's harbor in Spain. Dive directly from the water into a tranquil environment perfect for divers of all levels. This dive site features a partially collapsed tunnel area, making it an ideal location for those seeking reduced visibility or honing perfect buoyancy. With a maximum depth of 7 meters, it offers a safe and enjoyable underwater exploration.

Explore the wonders of this rocky bottom dive site, where tunnels create a captivating play of light and shadow. Delve into a world where organisms adapted to low light conditions thrive, including sponges and brittle stars.

As you descend into the water, keep an eye out for the eastern wall of the cove. Over time, the calcareous nature of the cliff has eroded, leading to the gradual collapse and fall of large stone blocks into the sea. Beneath the surface, these fallen blocks form intermittent tunnels, allowing sunlight to filter through and creating a mesmerizing spectacle of lights and shadows. The best time to witness this enchanting display is during afternoon dives. Divers can navigate these tunnels in a row, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone. Remember to maintain proper buoyancy to avoid disturbing your fellow divers behind you.

With an impressive visibility of 8 meters and a maximum depth of 9 meters, this dive site offers an immersive and beginner-friendly adventure. Located at 18, Urbanització Port de l'Estany, les Roques Daurades, l'Ametlla de Mar, Baix Ebre, Tarragona, Catalonia, 43860, Spain, diving enthusiasts will have the opportunity to explore the captivating underwater world in this stunning Spanish location.

Diving Conditions Score for Coves de l'Estany

8.3
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Coves de l'Estany

Depth

9m

Visibility

8m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Coves de l'Estany

Wave Height

0.54m

Wind Speed

3.8 m/s

Water Temp

24.1°C

Visibility

30.9km

Cloud Cover

35%

Wave Period

3.9s

Air Temperature

22.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Coves de l'Estany
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Dive Score Chart for Coves de l'Estany

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.044903030303031/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.56m, Wind 2.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.590748995983937/10.

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

Sunrise at Coves de l'Estany: 06:00
Sunset at Coves de l'Estany: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Coves de l'Estany 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
6:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.56m (3.85s), Wind: 2.6 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.48m, Wind: 2.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Coves de l'Estany
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Coves de l'Estany

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 Coves de l'Estany

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.1/10

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

Best Months for Coves de l'Estany

December
Score: 8.3
January
Score: 8.1
February
Score: 7.8

Ideal Conditions for Coves de l'Estany

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.5°C / 79.7°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.8m / 48.6ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Coves de l'Estany

Coves de l'Estany shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (26.5°C) and January the coldest (5.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.2m 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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