El Brut
El Brut is a historic diving and fishing site that has been renowned since Roman times. Its popularity stems from the extensive 4km long rock formations and an abundance of Posidea, which support a thriving local marine ecosystem.
Divers visiting El Brut can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life, including groupers, moray eels, and other fascinating species typical of the area. Moreover, during the right season, El Brut offers excellent opportunities to spot rays.
With a visibility of 10m and a maximum depth of 18m, El Brut is suitable for divers of various skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Located in Sadolla, Torredembarra, Tarragonès, Tarragona, Catalonia, 43830, Spain, this dive site offers an unforgettable underwater experience in the beautiful waters of Spain.
Divers visiting El Brut can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life, including groupers, moray eels, and other fascinating species typical of the area. Moreover, during the right season, El Brut offers excellent opportunities to spot rays.
With a visibility of 10m and a maximum depth of 18m, El Brut is suitable for divers of various skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Located in Sadolla, Torredembarra, Tarragonès, Tarragona, Catalonia, 43830, Spain, this dive site offers an unforgettable underwater experience in the beautiful waters of Spain.
Diving Conditions Score for El Brut
8.5
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Brut
Depth
18m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for El Brut
Wave Height
0.62m
Wind Speed
6.8 m/s
Water Temp
26.7°C
Visibility
33.68km
Cloud Cover
86%
Wave Period
4.55s
Air Temperature
21.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Brut
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Dive Score Chart for El Brut
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.035148484848486/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.56m, Wind 2.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 8.610512820512822/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at El Brut: 06:00
Sunset at El Brut: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at El Brut 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
7:00Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.56m (4.4s), Wind: 2.6 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 2.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El BrutAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Brut
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 El Brut
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Brut
January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 8.9
February
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for El Brut
Water Temp
25.4°C / 77.7°F
August
Visibility
17.8m / 58.4ft
December
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Brut
El Brut shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (25.4°C) and January the coldest (5.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.5m 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 - Jul 8, 2026
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