El Cable
Immerse yourself in a captivating underwater landscape adorned with a sandy bottom. This sanctuary is teeming with a diverse array of marine life, including mesmerizing wide-eyed flounders, marbled electric rays, striped red mullets, white seabreams, two-banded seabreams, cotton-spiners, and delicate starfishes. The visibility here is an impressive 24 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the vibrant ecosystem surrounding you.
Embark on your adventure from Ciudadela de Menorca's port, sailing towards the northwest for approximately one mile. Upon arrival, secure your spot by anchoring after precisely locating the dive site via GPS. As this dive explores the depths, it's important to place the safety tank at a depth of 5 meters before descending. Keeping a watchful eye on the anchor line is crucial, as underwater currents are often present in this area.
As you descend to the bottom at 30 meters, an intriguing underwater cable connecting Mallorca with Menorca comes into view. Resting against the sandy substrate, it serves as a fascinating sight to behold. Alongside this captivating feature, you'll encounter a school of majestic greater amberjacks, gracefully accompanying you throughout the duration of your dive.
Within close proximity, you may come across archaeological remnants such as ancient amphoras and other relics from long-lost shipwrecks, reminiscing about the rich history around the former port of Ciudadela. Due to the unique characteristics of this dive, it is recommended for advanced divers with previous deep diving experience to ensure the utmost safety and enjoyment.
At this exceptional dive site in Spain's picturesque Balearic Islands, located near Cami de Cavalls, Torre del Ram, Cala en Blanes, Ciutadella, Menorca, you're invited to embark on an underwater journey unlike any other. Take advantage of the optimal conditions and delve into the wonders that await beneath the surface.
Diving Conditions Score for El Cable
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Cable
Depth
28m
Visibility
24m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for El Cable
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
15 m/s
Water Temp
25.8°C
Visibility
31.68km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.85s
Air Temperature
25.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for El Cable
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.618649789029536/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.38m, Wind 5.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.621960784313726/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at El Cable 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.
Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.36m (4.25s), Wind: 1.8 m/s
Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.38m (3.95s), Wind: 5.8 m/s
Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.38m, Wind: 5.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El CableAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Cable
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 Cable
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Cable
Ideal Conditions for El Cable
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
August
Visibility
14.7m / 48.2ft
January
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Cable
El Cable shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.2°C) and January the coldest (7.3°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 5, 2026