Isla El Toro (Buoy 1)
This dive site in Mallorca, Spain is a popular destination for both beginner and advanced divers. The Marine Reserve offers crystal clear waters with a visibility of 18m and a maximum depth of 23m. With six different dive sites to explore, each dive is a unique experience. The diverse marine life in this area includes groupers, octopus, moray eels, conger eels, dentex, and schools of barracuda. Located near Cova de sa Paret Esfondrada, Avinguda del Mar, el Toro, Calvià, Serra de Tramuntana, Balearic Islands, 07180, Spain, this site attracts divers of all levels who are looking for an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Isla El Toro (Buoy 1)
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Isla El Toro (Buoy 1)
Depth
23m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Isla El Toro (Buoy 1)
Wave Height
0.86m
Wind Speed
19.5 m/s
Water Temp
24.9°C
Visibility
41.54km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.45s
Air Temperature
31.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Isla El Toro (Buoy 1)
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Dive Score Chart for Isla El Toro (Buoy 1)
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.5600000000000005/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.64m, Wind 16.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.142437275985664/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Isla El Toro (Buoy 1): 06:00
Sunset at Isla El Toro (Buoy 1): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Isla El Toro (Buoy 1) 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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.64m (4.25s), Wind: 16.1 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 11.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Isla El Toro (Buoy 1)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Isla El Toro (Buoy 1)
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 Isla El Toro (Buoy 1)
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Isla El Toro (Buoy 1)
January
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.5
December
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Isla El Toro (Buoy 1)
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
August
Visibility
17.2m / 56.4ft
January
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Isla El Toro (Buoy 1)
Isla El Toro (Buoy 1) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (7.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.5m 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 20, 2026
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