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Farayo / Großer Käse

Located near the Cala Ratjada port in Spain, there is a magnificent rock formation known as "Cheese" due to its resemblance to Swiss cheese with its numerous holes. This iconic site is widely recognized as one of the Mediterranean Sea's premier diving spots. The slight currents in the area make it a common gathering place for hunting barracudas and sardine shoals, providing an exhilarating experience for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced or expert divers.

Connected to the Cheese rock is the north plateau, which offers a maximum depth of 28m. Although lacking the distinctive holes and passages of the Cheese, the north plateau is equally abundant in marine life, offering divers a captivating underwater exploration.

With a visibility of 21m and a maximum depth of 19m, this dive site offers optimal conditions for divers to fully appreciate the underwater marine ecosystem. Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, this captivating location caters to divers of all skill levels. Plan your dive adventure to this enchanting site located at Carrer Cala Gat, urbanització de Cala Gat, Cala Rajada, Capdepera, Llevant, Balearic Islands, 07590, Spain.

Diving Conditions Score for Farayo / Großer Käse

8.8
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Farayo / Großer Käse

Depth

19m

Visibility

21m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Farayo / Großer Käse

Wave Height

0.66m

Wind Speed

2.4 m/s

Water Temp

24.7°C

Visibility

28.92km

Cloud Cover

37%

Wave Period

5s

Air Temperature

24.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Farayo / Großer Käse
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Dive Score Chart for Farayo / Großer Käse

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.672372955974843/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 7.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 8.870000000000001/10.

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

Sunrise at Farayo / Großer Käse: 06:00
Sunset at Farayo / Großer Käse: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Farayo / Großer Käse 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
21:00

Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.66m (5s), Wind: 2.1 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.72m (5.3s), Wind: 7.6 m/s

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Best Day
6:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.72m, Wind: 7.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Farayo / Großer Käse
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Farayo / Großer Käse

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 Farayo / Großer Käse

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.2/10

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

Best Months for Farayo / Großer Käse

January
Score: 8.4
February
Score: 8.2
December
Score: 8.1

Ideal Conditions for Farayo / Großer Käse

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.0m / 45.9ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Farayo / Großer Käse

Farayo / Großer Käse shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (27.0°C) and January the coldest (7.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.2m 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026

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