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Escull del Gobernador

Discover the captivating rocky islet located just outside Es Talaier in Spain's picturesque waters. From the water's surface, experience the awe-inspiring sight of the magnificent wreck of the Malakoff, a cargo ship resting just a few hundred meters offshore.

This dive site offers a rich diversity of marine life, including groupers, moray eels, barracudas, nudibranchs, scorpion fish, octopuses, snappers, amberjacks, rays, torpedoes, and triggerfish. The low season is the ideal time to witness these fascinating creatures up close.

Accessible by boat, the islet forms a narrow channel that gradually descends from the coastline. Divers can explore the islet's depths ranging from 17 to 7 meters, and then ascend to the safety stop while relishing the marine wonders of the channel.

With a visibility of 26 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, this dive spot is suitable for beginners seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure. Located near Cami de Cavalls, Ciutadella, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, this pristine location promises an incredible diving experience.

Diving Conditions Score for Escull del Gobernador

7.3
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Escull del Gobernador

Depth

16m

Visibility

26m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Escull del Gobernador

Wave Height

0.76m

Wind Speed

9.9 m/s

Water Temp

24.2°C

Visibility

34.02km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.7s

Air Temperature

23.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Escull del Gobernador
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Dive Score Chart for Escull del Gobernador

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.74/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 14.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.617933333333333/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Escull del Gobernador: 06:00
Sunset at Escull del Gobernador: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Escull del Gobernador 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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.78m (4.55s), Wind: 14.8 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 6.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Escull del Gobernador
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Escull del Gobernador

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 del Gobernador

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.3/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Escull del Gobernador

January
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.2
December
Score: 8.2

Ideal Conditions for Escull del Gobernador

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.7m / 48.2ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Escull del Gobernador

Escull del Gobernador 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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