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Illa de Tirant

When departing from the Fornells Bay, on the right side, divers will encounter the picturesque islet of Tirant. This dive spot offers a range of possibilities, catering to both novice divers looking for a shallow scuba experience and more experienced divers seeking vibrant marine life. Exploring the perimeter of the islet reveals a diverse array of fish species.

Within the cove, an abundance of fish species can be observed, including salemas, mullets, groupers, damnselfish, and octopus. Venturing further around the islet presents the opportunity to encounter larger groupers, nudis, and gorgonias.

The dive site at the exit of Fornells Bay is ideal for divers of all skill levels, accommodating those who are trying scuba for the first time as well as advanced divers. The anchoring area boasts shallow depths, teeming with flourishing marine life and breathtaking rock formations. As divers descend deeper, they will be treated to sightings of larger species such as groupers, dentex, octopus, and nudibranchs while circling the islet of Tirant. Should divers have sufficient air, they can complete a full circumnavigation of the islet, concluding their dive in the shallow area where they initially anchored.

Divers can expect excellent visibility of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters at this dive site. With its accessibility and diverse marine ecosystem, this dive spot in Fornells Bay attracts divers of all levels, making it an appealing destination for those visiting Spain. The site is conveniently located near Ermita de Lorda, Carrer de la Tramuntana, Fornells, es Mercadal, Menorca, Balearic Islands, 07748, Spain.

Diving Conditions Score for Illa de Tirant

8.5
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Illa de Tirant

Depth

16m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Illa de Tirant

Wave Height

0.32m

Wind Speed

6.1 m/s

Water Temp

26°C

Visibility

34.74km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.7s

Air Temperature

29.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Illa de Tirant
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Dive Score Chart for Illa de Tirant

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 9.033333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.18m, Wind 5.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 8.64900900900901/10.

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

Sunrise at Illa de Tirant: 06:00
Sunset at Illa de Tirant: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Illa de Tirant 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
15:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.18m (3.6s), Wind: 5.2 m/s

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Safest Overall
7:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.34m (3.7s), Wind: 3.7 m/s

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Best Night
20:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.18m, Wind: 4.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Illa de Tirant
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Illa de Tirant

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 Illa de Tirant

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 Illa de Tirant

January
Score: 8.3
December
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 8.1

Ideal Conditions for Illa de Tirant

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.5°C / 79.7°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.2m / 46.6ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.3m / 4.3ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Illa de Tirant

Illa de Tirant shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.5°C) and January the coldest (6.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 - Jul 7, 2026

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