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Illes Formigues

Dive into an extraordinary underwater experience at this magnificent dive site nestled within a serene reserve of islets near Cap de Planes, between Palamós and Calella de Palafrugell in Spain. Immerse yourself in the captivating marine life that flourishes here, from magnificent moray eels to mesmerizing octopuses, graceful cuttlefish, fascinating sea hares, elegant conger eels, and a diverse array of rockfish and gorgonians.

Venture northeast to explore a mesmerizing series of canyons adorned with vibrant gorgonians. Descend a little deeper, and you'll discover a vibrant underwater world teeming with lobsters, octopuses, brunettes, and an abundance of vibrant nudibranchs. Alternatively, head southwest to encounter a striking contrast of lights and expansive canyons, providing an ideal setting for open water classes and novice divers.

With excellent visibility reaching up to 12 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this dive site is best suited for advanced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure. Situated near the iconic Far de les Illes Formigues, Camí de Ronda, Palamós, Lower Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, 17210, Spain, this remarkable location is a must-visit for diving enthusiasts from around the world.

Diving Conditions Score for Illes Formigues

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 Illes Formigues

Depth

23m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Illes Formigues

Wave Height

0.52m

Wind Speed

6.1 m/s

Water Temp

23.3°C

Visibility

24.86km

Cloud Cover

9%

Wave Period

5.35s

Air Temperature

21.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Illes Formigues
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Dive Score Chart for Illes Formigues

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.162296369636966/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.28m, Wind 2.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.64465850340136/10.

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

Sunrise at Illes Formigues: 06:00
Sunset at Illes Formigues: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Illes Formigues 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
6:00

Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.28m (5.05s), Wind: 2.6 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 3.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Illes Formigues
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Illes Formigues

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 Illes Formigues

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.9/10

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

Best Months for Illes Formigues

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8

Ideal Conditions for Illes Formigues

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.2°C / 75.6°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Illes Formigues

Illes Formigues shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.2°C) and December the coldest (20.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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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