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La Caleta

Infantry Dive, located adjacent to Port Marina in Palamós, is an ideal spot for beginner divers looking to explore the enchanting underwater realm. For those in the early stages of diving, this dive site offers a perfect opportunity to dive into the world of underwater exploration.

Advanced divers, on the other hand, can discover a multitude of fantastic locations such as the Bethlehem, the Wind Rose, and the anchors. These dives offer unique experiences that will leave divers captivated and make it difficult for them to ever grow weary of this cove's charm.

Underneath the crystal-clear waters, divers will encounter a spectacular array of marine life, including Moray eels, Octopus, Cuttlefish, Sea Hares, Conger eels, as well as numerous varieties of rockfish and Posidonia.

With a visibility of 10 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, this dive site provides an excellent opportunity to immerse oneself in the underwater wonders. It is truly a remarkable destination for divers of all skill levels.

Located in Palamós, in the Lower Empordà region of Girona, Catalonia, Spain, Infantry Dive offers an unforgettable diving experience in the beautiful waters of this coastal paradise.

Diving Conditions Score for La Caleta

8.3
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for La Caleta

Depth

13m

Visibility

10m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for La Caleta

Wave Height

0.52m

Wind Speed

3 m/s

Water Temp

23°C

Visibility

39.1km

Cloud Cover

74%

Wave Period

5.45s

Air Temperature

21.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Caleta
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Dive Score Chart for La Caleta

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.344866666666668/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.52m, Wind 1.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.795358255451713/10.

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

Sunrise at La Caleta: 06:00
Sunset at La Caleta: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at La Caleta 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: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.52m (5.2s), Wind: 1.8 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 2.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for La Caleta
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Caleta

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 La Caleta

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 La Caleta

January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 8.3
February
Score: 8.2

Ideal Conditions for La Caleta

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.5°C / 77.9°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.6m / 57.7ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.4m / 1.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for La Caleta

La Caleta shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.5°C) and January the coldest (4.6°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 20, 2026

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