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La Calita

This dive site is a must for divers looking for deep dives, as it reaches a depth of 42 meters. It is sheltered from the Levante wind, making it an ideal location for exploring underwater. A boat is required to reach this site, offering a unique diving experience.

One of the highlights of this dive is its reputation as a cleaning station for Luna fish. Divers will also encounter large schools of bogas, tres colas, sargos, and snappers, adding to the vibrant marine life.

The dive begins in a small submerged bay, where divers will navigate through numerous blocks of stone. It is worth noting that this area can be filled with fishing lines and sinkers, left behind by local fishermen. As divers descend further, they will encounter a rocky area with an increasingly noticeable slope. At 32 meters, there is a plain with a prominent large stone, which serves as a pinnacle. Beyond this point, divers have the option to descend even deeper, reaching depths of up to 48 meters. At 44 meters, there is a captivating crack in the lower part of a large stone, often inhabited by a majestic grouper. The visibility at this site is generally good, with some summer days offering visibility of over 25 meters.

This dive site is suitable for divers of varying levels, from beginners to advanced. With its rich marine life and captivating underwater topography, diving enthusiasts are sure to have a memorable experience. Located in Spain, close to Cueva de los Gigantes, this site offers convenient access for divers in the area.

Diving Conditions Score for La Calita

9.7
Excellent

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

Dive Site Overview for La Calita

Depth

21m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for La Calita

Wave Height

0.26m

Wind Speed

3.3 m/s

Water Temp

25.6°C

Visibility

22.62km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.3s

Air Temperature

26.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.30923448275862/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.48m, Wind 4.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 9.2805/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at La Calita 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: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.48m (4.35s), Wind: 4.8 m/s

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Best Night
22:00

Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.22m, Wind: 2.1 m/s

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

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 Calita

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.9/10

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

Best Months for La Calita

January
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.9

Ideal Conditions for La Calita

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.4m / 60.4ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.4m / 1.3ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for La Calita

La Calita shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.4°C) and January the coldest (9.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.4m 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 - Jun 29, 2026

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