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Cueva del Inglés

Just a 5-minute boat ride from the Fornells harbor in Spain, you'll find a captivating underwater cavern at a maximum depth of 20m. Accessible from the surface, this dive site offers a thrilling descent into its depths. As you venture further, the cavern becomes narrower, creating a sense of wonder and anticipation.

The backlighting in this cavern is truly mesmerizing, leaving divers breathless. Outside the cavern, you'll encounter a variety of marine life such as moray eels, groupers, nudibranchs, and white gorgonians. Inside the cavern, the walls are covered in a multitude of shrimps, and if you're lucky, you may even spot some congers.

To reach this enchanting dive spot, head out from the Fornells harbor and turn right towards the cliffs below la Mola de Fornells. From the surface, you can easily spot the entrance to the cavern. In fact, you can even dive in directly from your boat. As you immerse yourself underwater, the cavern gradually narrows, offering an intimate and unforgettable experience. Don't forget to look back and admire the stunning backlighting and the immense column that awaits your exploration.

With visibility reaching up to 19m, this dive site is perfect for divers of all levels, including beginners. So, whether you're a seasoned diver or just starting out, don't miss the opportunity to discover the underwater wonders of this dive site located near Mola de Fornells, in the picturesque es Mercadal, Menorca, Balearic Islands, 07748, Spain.

Diving Conditions Score for Cueva del Inglés

6.1
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Cueva del Inglés

Depth

20m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Cueva del Inglés

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cueva del Inglés
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Dive Score Chart for Cueva del Inglés

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Cueva del Inglés: 06:00
Sunset at Cueva del Inglés: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Cueva del Inglés 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Cueva del Inglés
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cueva del Inglés

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 Inglés

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.9/10

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

Best Months for Cueva del Inglés

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8

Ideal Conditions for Cueva del Inglés

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.0°C / 75.2°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Cueva del Inglés

Cueva del Inglés shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.0°C) and December the coldest (20.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 22, 2026

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