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Cueva Anklis/Churchdoor

This dive offers a maximum depth of 24.5 meters, making it suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Whether you choose to embark from a boat or explore from the coast, this dive promises an unforgettable experience.

One of the highlights of this dive is the Ariadne line, which allows for a thrilling penetration of up to 80 meters into the cave. As you gaze towards the open water from the bottom of the cave, you'll be captivated by the mesmerizing play of light.

The underwater world teems with an abundance of marine life. Glide among schools of colorful damselfish, barracudas, and white seabreams. Encounter graceful moray eels, mottled groupers, groupers, and ornate wrasses. Keep an eye out for octopuses and gilthead seabreams as well.

If you opt to start from the coast, head towards the open sea from Cala'n Forcat. Just at the end of the cove, you'll discover a vertical drop that plunges 18 meters deep. On the rocky bottom, groupers and moray eels are easy to spot. In the blue expanse, you can marvel at schools of damselfish, barracudas, and white seabreams. Venture further and you'll encounter rocks, ocean grass, and a sandy area known as El Arenal de las Chicharras. Here, you might even catch a glimpse of Dactylopterus volitans gracefully gliding around. Explore the cracks in the ground to find cardinalfish, morays, and lobsters.

While this dive offers incredible sights, it's important to note that sometimes there can be strong currents, which may pose a challenge. Nevertheless, the visibility is consistently excellent, allowing divers to fully appreciate the beauty of their surroundings.

Located in Spain, this dive site is conveniently close to Hotel Almirante Farragut, situated on Avinguda dels Delfins in Los Delfines, Cala en Blanes, Ciutadella, Menorca, Balearic Islands, 07769, Spain. With its stunning underwater landscape and diverse marine life, this dive is a must-visit for both beginner and advanced divers seeking an extraordinary adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Cueva Anklis/Churchdoor

7.1
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Cueva Anklis/Churchdoor

Depth

19m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Cueva Anklis/Churchdoor

Wave Height

0.2m

Wind Speed

5.2 m/s

Water Temp

23.9°C

Visibility

4.18km

Cloud Cover

59%

Wave Period

3.15s

Air Temperature

18.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cueva Anklis/Churchdoor
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Dive Score Chart for Cueva Anklis/Churchdoor

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.374033333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.2m, Wind 4.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.119047619047619/10.

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

Sunrise at Cueva Anklis/Churchdoor: 06:00
Sunset at Cueva Anklis/Churchdoor: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Cueva Anklis/Churchdoor 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: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.2m (3.2s), Wind: 4.4 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 4.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Cueva Anklis/Churchdoor
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cueva Anklis/Churchdoor

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 Cueva Anklis/Churchdoor

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.3/10

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

Best Months for Cueva Anklis/Churchdoor

January
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.2
December
Score: 8.2

Ideal Conditions for Cueva Anklis/Churchdoor

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.7m / 48.2ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Cueva Anklis/Churchdoor

Cueva Anklis/Churchdoor shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.1°C) and January the coldest (7.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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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