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Illa Mateua

Located between the port of L’Escala and Cala Montgó in Spain, this dive site offers a great underwater experience for divers of all levels. With an average depth ranging from 10 to 14 meters and a maximum depth of 12 meters, it is easy to access from the coast.

This dive site is particularly suitable for beginners and photographers, as it boasts a diverse range of macro species like nudibranchs and crustaceans. If you're fortunate, you may even come across seahorses during your dive.

In addition to the macro species, you can also expect to encounter a wide variety of nudibranchs, scorpionfish, octopus, and moray eels. Although seahorses are a rare find, they have been spotted occasionally near the wall and sandy bottom.

The visibility in this area is around 10 meters, allowing for clear views of the underwater scenery. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, this dive site offers a memorable experience for anyone interested in underwater photography or simply exploring the fascinating marine life.

To reach this dive site, head to Camí de Ronda, l'Escala, Upper Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, 17130, Spain. With its accessible location and abundant marine life, this dive site is a must-visit for diving enthusiasts.

Diving Conditions Score for Illa Mateua

6.4
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Illa Mateua

Depth

12m

Visibility

10m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Illa Mateua

Wave Height

0.36m

Wind Speed

20.2 m/s

Water Temp

24.9°C

Visibility

49.4km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.1s

Air Temperature

35.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Illa Mateua
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Dive Score Chart for Illa Mateua

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.953846153846155/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.38m, Wind 5.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.895517241379311/10.

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

Sunrise at Illa Mateua: 06:00
Sunset at Illa Mateua: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Illa Mateua 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
8:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.38m (3.25s), Wind: 5.6 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.16m, Wind: 3.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Illa Mateua
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Illa Mateua

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 Mateua

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

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

Best Months for Illa Mateua

January
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.0

Ideal Conditions for Illa Mateua

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.7°C / 80.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.8m / 55.1ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.6m / 2.0ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Illa Mateua

Illa Mateua shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.7°C) and January the coldest (3.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.6m 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 - Jul 9, 2026

Note: This dive site is not a verified dive site. Please dive with caution. This dive site might have incorrect information by the community.

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