Cuevas de Macarella
Located just 5 minutes away by boat from Cala Galdana in Spain, this dive site offers a convenient and accessible underwater experience. With a maximum depth of 12 meters, it is the perfect spot for diving courses and beginners.
One of the highlights of this dive site is the Macarella caves, which are just five meters away. These caves feature a small air chamber and provide a unique opportunity to explore an underwater wonder.
Divers can expect excellent visibility of 22 meters, allowing for a clear and immersive diving experience. This is especially beneficial for spotting early-season marine creatures such as stingrays, torpedos, and barracudas. Additionally, the caves are known for attracting diverse schools of fish, adding to the excitement and beauty of the dive.
For divers looking to explore the underwater world in Menorca's Balearic Islands, this dive site near Cami de Cavalls, Ciutadella is a must-visit location. So grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable diving adventure.
One of the highlights of this dive site is the Macarella caves, which are just five meters away. These caves feature a small air chamber and provide a unique opportunity to explore an underwater wonder.
Divers can expect excellent visibility of 22 meters, allowing for a clear and immersive diving experience. This is especially beneficial for spotting early-season marine creatures such as stingrays, torpedos, and barracudas. Additionally, the caves are known for attracting diverse schools of fish, adding to the excitement and beauty of the dive.
For divers looking to explore the underwater world in Menorca's Balearic Islands, this dive site near Cami de Cavalls, Ciutadella is a must-visit location. So grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable diving adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Cuevas de Macarella
8.4
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cuevas de Macarella
Depth
12m
Visibility
22m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Cuevas de Macarella
Wave Height
0.24m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
25.2°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
4s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cuevas de Macarella
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Dive Score Chart for Cuevas de Macarella
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.706666666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.24m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.206666666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cuevas de Macarella : 06:00
Sunset at Cuevas de Macarella : 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cuevas de Macarella 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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.24m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cuevas de Macarella Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cuevas de Macarella
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 Cuevas de Macarella
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 Cuevas de Macarella
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8
Ideal Conditions for Cuevas de Macarella
Water Temp
24.0°C / 75.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cuevas de Macarella
Cuevas de Macarella 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.
Last updated: 3 hr. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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