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Montiell / Conger Reef

The Montiell reef, located just a short 7-minute boat ride from our dive center, is a fantastic dive site for divers of all levels. With its unique coffee bean-shaped rock formation surrounded by sandy areas, this underwater paradise is a haven for marine life. With a maximum depth of 24 meters, exploring this reef is a breeze thanks to its easily navigable topography. We recommend bringing a torch for enhanced visibility.

Prepare to encounter a mesmerizing array of marine species during your dive at Montiell. Keep an eye out for scorpionfish, moray eels, conger eels, starfish, octopus, sepia, seahorses, nudibranchs, shrimps, lobsters, groupers, bream, barracuda, wrasse, and snake eels.

To begin your underwater adventure, descend using the convenient mooring line to a depth of 9 meters. Here, you'll be greeted by the reef itself resembling a massive coffee bean. As you continue your dive along the southeast direction, a stunning canyon stretches alongside the entire reef, leading you to the maximum depth of 24 meters. Explore the numerous crevices that serve as homes to moray eels and conger eels, giving the reef its alternate name. During the right season, keep an eye out for the captivating Janolus snails, another highlight of this site. At the southeasternmost point, you'll encounter a striking overhang, an abode for lobsters.

With a visibility of 14 meters, you'll have a clear view of the breathtaking underwater landscape at Montiell. This dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Whether you're exploring the vibrant marine life or admiring the unique rock formations, this underwater adventure is bound to leave you in awe. Located near Camí de Ronda, Tamariu, Palafrugell, in the Lower Empordà region of Girona, Catalonia, Spain, Montiell is easily accessible for divers seeking an unforgettable diving experience in Spain.

Diving Conditions Score for Montiell / Conger Reef

7.4
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Montiell / Conger Reef

Depth

22m

Visibility

14m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Montiell / Conger Reef

Wave Height

0.52m

Wind Speed

15.5 m/s

Water Temp

23.8°C

Visibility

30.7km

Cloud Cover

27%

Wave Period

5.25s

Air Temperature

29.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Montiell / Conger Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Montiell / Conger Reef

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.913485714285715/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.54m, Wind 1.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.372180685358256/10.

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

Sunrise at Montiell / Conger Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Montiell / Conger Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Montiell / Conger Reef 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: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.54m (5.25s), Wind: 1.5 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.56m, Wind: 3.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Montiell / Conger Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Montiell / Conger Reef

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 Montiell / Conger Reef

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 Montiell / Conger Reef

January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.2

Ideal Conditions for Montiell / Conger Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.7°C / 80.1°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 Montiell / Conger Reef

Montiell / Conger Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.7°C) and January the coldest (4.4°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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