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Heinkel He 111, Wreck

The Heinkel, a renowned World War 2 bomber plane, was previously misidentified as a civil war bomber. However, recent findings have accurately identified it. Today, only a few Heinkels remain in the world, making them incredibly rare. This particular plane was struck by anti-aircraft fire over the beautiful waters of Tarragona, Spain.

When diving at this site, divers can expect to encounter a diverse marine life. Some notable species include lobster, numerous rockfish, and the impressive conger eel named Sam. Sam has become a familiar presence and enjoys visiting divers as part of the underwater decor.

Located near Càmping Torre de la Móra, on Carrer Baix Camp in Tarragona, this dive site offers an excellent diving experience. With a visibility of 6 meters and a maximum depth of 31 meters, this dive site is best suited for advanced and expert divers. Exploring the captivating underwater world of Tarragona will undoubtedly leave divers with unforgettable memories.

Diving Conditions Score for Heinkel He 111, Wreck

8.9
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Heinkel He 111, Wreck

Depth

31m

Visibility

6m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Heinkel He 111, Wreck

Wave Height

0.26m

Wind Speed

6.2 m/s

Water Temp

25.2°C

Visibility

39.32km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.05s

Air Temperature

21.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Heinkel He 111, Wreck
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Dive Score Chart for Heinkel He 111, Wreck

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.55821485943775/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.2m, Wind 1 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 9.096279069767442/10.

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

Sunrise at Heinkel He 111, Wreck: 06:00
Sunset at Heinkel He 111, Wreck: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Heinkel He 111, Wreck 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
7:00

Score: 9.6/10
Waves: 0.2m (4.15s), Wind: 1 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Heinkel He 111, Wreck
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Heinkel He 111, Wreck

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 Heinkel He 111, Wreck

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.9/10

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

Best Months for Heinkel He 111, Wreck

January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 8.9
February
Score: 8.6

Ideal Conditions for Heinkel He 111, Wreck

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.0°C / 78.8°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.8m / 58.4ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.4m / 1.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Heinkel He 111, Wreck

Heinkel He 111, Wreck shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (26.0°C) and January the coldest (4.8°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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026

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