La Roca del Dentól
Underwater, you'll encounter an array of Mediterranean species, including scorpions, morays, small groupers, wrasses, and flabellins. These common species add depth and vibrancy to the dive, ensuring a captivating experience for divers.
The dive begins with a descent along the anchor line, leading you directly to a depth of thirty-two meters. As you explore the underwater landscape, you'll navigate through pre-coral rock formations on a sandy bottom that stretches towards the coast. An alternative route involves starting the dive with the stones on the left and eventually circling the rocks in their entirety. Throughout the dive, you'll encounter an abundance of marine life, such as spirographs, morays, scorpors, nudibranchs, and much more.
With visibility reaching up to 13 meters and a maximum depth of 9 meters, this dive site offers an optimal underwater experience. However, due to the depths involved, it is recommended for advanced divers who have honed their skills and are comfortable with deep diving.
Located in Spain, specifically in Cami de Ronda, la Montgoda, Canyelles, Lloret de Mar, Selva, Girona, Catalonia, 17310, this unique dive spot provides an unforgettable underwater exploration opportunity.
Plan your visit to the remarkable Roca Dentol dive site and prepare to embark on a captivating adventure beneath the waves.
Diving Conditions Score for La Roca del Dentól
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La Roca del Dentól
Depth
9m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for La Roca del Dentól
Wave Height
0.2m
Wind Speed
3.4 m/s
Water Temp
24.2°C
Visibility
41.48km
Cloud Cover
88%
Wave Period
4.4s
Air Temperature
23.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for La Roca del Dentól
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.529958847736626/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.16m, Wind 2 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.972206493506494/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at La Roca del Dentól 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.
Score: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.16m (4.05s), Wind: 2 m/s
Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 1.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La Roca del DentólAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Roca del Dentól
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 Roca del Dentól
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for La Roca del Dentól
Ideal Conditions for La Roca del Dentól
Water Temp
25.4°C / 77.7°F
July
Visibility
17.7m / 58.1ft
January
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for La Roca del Dentól
La Roca del Dentól shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.4°C) and January the coldest (3.8°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026