Escull de Tortuga
Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life including groupers, scorpionfish, octopuses, and moray eels. During the low season, a school of barracudas may be spotted, along with the exquisite Mediterranean Cassiopeia, also known as the fried egg jellyfish.
With an impressive visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, this dive site offers an immersive experience for divers of all skill levels. Whether you're a novice or an experienced diver, exploring this underwater marvel is sure to leave a lasting impression.
If you're planning a dive trip to Spain, don't miss the opportunity to explore this captivating dive site. Located close to Cami de Cavalls, Ciutadella, Menorca, Balearic Islands, 07750, Spain, it provides a convenient and rewarding diving experience in the stunning waters of the Caribbean.
Diving Conditions Score for Escull de Tortuga
Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Escull de Tortuga
Depth
14m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Escull de Tortuga
Wave Height
0.24m
Wind Speed
1.5 m/s
Water Temp
25.6°C
Visibility
41.48km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4s
Air Temperature
26.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Escull de Tortuga
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.952803370786517/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.34m, Wind 1.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 9.469804938271604/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Escull de Tortuga 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: 10.0/10
Waves: 0.34m (4.45s), Wind: 1.8 m/s
Score: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 0.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Escull de TortugaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Escull de Tortuga
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 Escull de Tortuga
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Escull de Tortuga
Ideal Conditions for Escull de Tortuga
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 Escull de Tortuga
Escull de Tortuga 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: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026