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Cueva del Elefante y El Enano

Discover the enchanting small cave nestled within the majestic cliffs of Serra Gelada, at the base of the iconic "Elephant" rock formation. With an easy dive, this cave offers a thrilling overhead environment. Begin your adventure by entering the cave from the water's surface, leading into a spacious first hall. As you venture further, at a distance of 15 meters from the entrance, you will encounter a second hall adorned with a captivating air bubble. The maximum depth of this dive reaches -6 meters.

Immerse yourself in the magnificent surroundings of the cave, where you can witness the vibrant shoals of damselfish, various species of sea breams, mesmerizing starfish, and graceful nudibranchs. This remarkable dive typically follows a one-way route, allowing you to explore the Dwarf Cave alongside the main cave. The Dwarf Cave obtained its name from the presence of a garden dwarf figurine, placed more than three decades ago by an Argentinian diver, Tito Lagotti, and his Spanish diving companion, affectionately known as "Pepon." With a spacious entrance and two access routes, the Dwarf Cave reveals its interior in all its splendor, leading you to a grand hall and the beginning of the dry cave. You can opt to navigate through the lower siphon or follow the cave's roof. Typically, divers enter through the siphon, spending some awe-inspiring moments in the grand hall before gracefully journeying along the cave's roof, accompanied by mesmerizing air bubbles and enchanting backlights.

Experience outstanding visibility of up to 11 meters and explore the depths, reaching a maximum depth of 14 meters. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this captivating dive caters to all levels of experience. Located in Spain, near Morro Sant Jordi, Carrer Estrella Polar, L'Albir, l'Alfàs del Pi, la Marina Baixa, Alacant / Alicante, Valencian Community, 03581, this dive site offers an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Cueva del Elefante y El Enano

5.6
Average

Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Cueva del Elefante y El Enano

Depth

14m

Visibility

11m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Cueva del Elefante y El Enano

Wave Height

1.24m

Wind Speed

21.4 m/s

Water Temp

24.3°C

Visibility

45.98km

Cloud Cover

42%

Wave Period

4.6s

Air Temperature

34°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cueva del Elefante y El Enano
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Dive Score Chart for Cueva del Elefante y El Enano

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.433333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.08m, Wind 15.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.243333333333332/10.

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

Sunrise at Cueva del Elefante y El Enano: 06:00
Sunset at Cueva del Elefante y El Enano: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Cueva del Elefante y El Enano 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
17:00

Score: 6.4/10
Waves: 1.08m (4.7s), Wind: 15.5 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 6.2/10
Waves: 0.94m, Wind: 6.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Cueva del Elefante y El Enano
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cueva del Elefante y El Enano

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 del Elefante y El Enano

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.8/10

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

Best Months for Cueva del Elefante y El Enano

January
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 8.7

Ideal Conditions for Cueva del Elefante y El Enano

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.5m / 57.4ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.4m / 1.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Cueva del Elefante y El Enano

Cueva del Elefante y El Enano shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.1°C) and January the coldest (8.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.4m 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 21, 2026

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