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La Depuradora

Located in the southern part of Mateua Island, this dive site offers an exhilarating wall dive experience with a sandy bottom. Divers can explore depths of up to 24 meters and gain access to the site directly from the coast. The south side of the wall is adorned with vibrant sponges and delicate anemones, providing a visually stunning backdrop. On the north side, divers will encounter a fascinating area teeming with diverse algae, acting as a refuge for rare creatures like nudibranchs and seahorses.

This region is known for its impressive biodiversity and year-round sightings of magnificent marine life. Expect to encounter enchanting nudibranchs and, if luck is on your side, even the elusive seahorses. Other common sightings include moray eels, scorpionfish, starfish, and an array of colorful sponges. With a visibility of approximately 10 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this dive site offers ideal conditions for beginners who wish to embark on a memorable underwater adventure.

Come discover this hidden gem in the waters of Spain, specifically located near Punta del Ferro in l'Escala, Upper Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, 17130, Spain. Immerse yourself in the captivating world beneath the waves and let Dive Champ guide you through a captivating diving experience.

Diving Conditions Score for La Depuradora

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 Depuradora

Depth

17m

Visibility

10m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for La Depuradora

Wave Height

0.22m

Wind Speed

12.9 m/s

Water Temp

22.8°C

Visibility

36.64km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.5s

Air Temperature

24°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.373470790378008/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.32m, Wind 1.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 8.641929824561403/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at La Depuradora 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: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.32m (4.85s), Wind: 1.8 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.4m, Wind: 3.7 m/s

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

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 Depuradora

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 La Depuradora

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

Ideal Conditions for La Depuradora

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 La Depuradora

La Depuradora 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 22, 2026

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