Es Tunel
During your dive, you will encounter various fascinating marine species inhabiting the sandy terrain. Look out for the elusive greater weever fish, marbled electric rays, and stingrays. Additionally, you can expect to spot vibrant striped red mullets, saddled seabream, white seabream, and two banded seabreams.
As you reach maximum depth, navigate towards the southwest until you discover the entrance to two consecutive caves. If your air supply allows, venture into the second cave for an exceptional experience. Keep an eye out for mesmerizing prawns and European congers within the depths of these caves.
With a remarkable visibility of 20 meters, the underwater world of Calas Picas in Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain offers a memorable diving experience. This dive site with a maximum depth of 18 meters is best suited for advanced divers. So why wait? Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure at this fantastic location near Carrer de Zamora, Los Delfines, Ciutadella, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.
Diving Conditions Score for Es Tunel
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Es Tunel
Depth
18m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Es Tunel
Wave Height
0.38m
Wind Speed
25 m/s
Water Temp
27.3°C
Visibility
32.92km
Cloud Cover
87%
Wave Period
2.9s
Air Temperature
30.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Es Tunel
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.354445045045047/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.16m, Wind 8 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.320809009009011/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Es Tunel 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: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.16m (3.7s), Wind: 8 m/s
Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 2.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Es TunelAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Es Tunel
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 Es Tunel
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Es Tunel
Ideal Conditions for Es Tunel
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 Es Tunel
Es Tunel 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 - Jun 29, 2026