Grand Cove
This dive site is teeming with a variety of marine life, including maidens, octopuses, cuttlefish, bream, and the magnificent posidonia grasslands that envelop the rocks.
Perfect for beginners, Cala Grand is an ideal spot to hone buoyancy skills, indulge in underwater photography, and fine-tune diving equipment. With excellent visibility, little to no current, and the opportunity to relish the cove's natural beauty, it promises an unforgettable diving experience.
Located in Carrer de Grècia, Font Bandina, Canyelles, Lloret de Mar, Selva, Girona, Catalonia, Spain, this dive site is a must-visit for divers seeking an enchanting underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Grand Cove
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Grand Cove
Depth
13m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Grand Cove
Wave Height
0.4m
Wind Speed
10.9 m/s
Water Temp
25.2°C
Visibility
42.88km
Cloud Cover
73%
Wave Period
4.7s
Air Temperature
31.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Grand Cove
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.852230927835052/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.46m, Wind 3.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 8.39417138047138/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Grand Cove 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: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.46m (4.85s), Wind: 3.8 m/s
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.46m, Wind: 4.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Grand CoveAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Grand Cove
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 Grand Cove
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Grand Cove
Ideal Conditions for Grand Cove
Water Temp
25.4°C / 77.7°F
July
Visibility
17.7m / 58.1ft
January
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Grand Cove
Grand Cove shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.4°C) and January the coldest (3.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.4m 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 21, 2026