Coves de l'Estany
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.56m (3.85s), Wind: 2.6 m/s
Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.48m, Wind: 2.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Coves de l'EstanyAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Coves de l'Estany
Ideal Conditions for Coves de l'Estany
Water Temp
26.5°C / 79.7°F
August
Visibility
14.8m / 48.6ft
December
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
December
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026