Coves de Port Salvi
Dive enthusiasts can anticipate encountering scorpion fish and scabs, creating an intriguing underwater encounter. If the water temperature is chill, keep an eye out for the mesmerizing sight of lobsters. As you reach the exit, prepare to be amazed by the abundant marine life in the sprawling blue expanse.
With a visibility of 13m and a maximum depth of 22m, this dive site caters to advanced divers seeking an exhilarating underwater adventure. Located in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Lower Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain, this remarkable dive spot offers a remarkable experience to explore Spain's stunning marine environment.
Diving Conditions Score for Coves de Port Salvi
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Coves de Port Salvi
Depth
22m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Coves de Port Salvi
Wave Height
0.48m
Wind Speed
4.2 m/s
Water Temp
24.4°C
Visibility
34.94km
Cloud Cover
17%
Wave Period
5.05s
Air Temperature
24.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Coves de Port Salvi
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.43666666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.54m, Wind 2.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.855882352941176/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Coves de Port Salvi 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: 0.54m (5s), Wind: 2.1 m/s
Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.48m, Wind: 3.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Coves de Port SalviAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Coves de Port Salvi
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 Port Salvi
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Coves de Port Salvi
Ideal Conditions for Coves de Port Salvi
Water Temp
25.9°C / 78.6°F
July
Visibility
18.0m / 59.1ft
January
Wave Height
0.3m / 1.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Coves de Port Salvi
Coves de Port Salvi shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.9°C) and January the coldest (5.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.3m 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 20, 2026