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Neptune’s Cave

Discover an incredible cave dive at Punta Rasca, Spain. This dive site offers entry and exit points suitable for divers of all levels. While exploring this captivating underwater world, it's important to be mindful of the strong currents that are typically present in the area.

Prepare to be amazed by the diverse marine life that awaits you in this enchanting cave. Keep your eyes peeled for magnificent creatures such as grouper, lobster, glass-eye, trumpet fish, prawns, shrimps, and even more fascinating species.

Situated just before the lighthouse at Punta Rasca, this dive spot provides a thrilling and enjoyable experience. Enter the cave effortlessly from the foot of the platform, with the exit conveniently located towards the south-southeast. Despite being submerged, the cave is bathed in perpetual light, ensuring easy and safe access for divers. Plunge into the depths of this underwater wonderland, reaching a maximum depth of 24m, while basking in a visibility of 19m.

Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert in the field, this dive site caters to all skill levels. Immerse yourself in the captivating waters of Punta Rasca and uncover the treasures it holds.

Diving Conditions Score for Neptune’s Cave

6.2
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Neptune’s Cave

Depth

24m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Neptune’s Cave

Wave Height

0.66m

Wind Speed

6.8 m/s

Water Temp

21.4°C

Visibility

2.08km

Cloud Cover

20%

Wave Period

7.35s

Air Temperature

19.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Neptune’s Cave
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Dive Score Chart for Neptune’s Cave

Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 8.483837037037038/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.68m, Wind 1.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.909552136752136/10.

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

Sunrise at Neptune’s Cave: 06:00
Sunset at Neptune’s Cave: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Neptune’s Cave 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
14:00

Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.68m (7.2s), Wind: 1.5 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.62m, Wind: 2.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Neptune’s Cave
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Neptune’s Cave

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 Neptune’s Cave

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 Neptune’s Cave

January
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 8.9
February
Score: 8.7

Ideal Conditions for Neptune’s Cave

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.5°C / 72.5°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.5m / 50.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Neptune’s Cave

Neptune’s Cave shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.5°C) and January the coldest (15.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 March to May, 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 17, 2026

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