Palma Caves
Discover the mesmerizing caves, a haven for advanced divers seeking their first cave diving experience. These magnificent underwater formations are adorned with natural light, creating a breathtaking visual spectacle. With a maximum depth of around 16 meters and an entrance depth of 8 meters, these caves offer an ideal diving challenge.
Venture outside the caves to catch a glimpse of the magnificent giant dory, while inside the caves, you'll encounter a vibrant array of marine life. From graceful shrimps and elusive crabs to fascinating lobsters and the captivating snake starfish, there's no shortage of intriguing creatures to discover.
Located near Fortín de San Carlos, Carretera del Dic de l'Oest, es Corb Marí, Portopí, Palma, Balearic Islands, 07015, Spain, this dive site offers excellent visibility of approximately 15 meters. Divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert, will find this underwater paradise in Spain a captivating destination to explore.
Venture outside the caves to catch a glimpse of the magnificent giant dory, while inside the caves, you'll encounter a vibrant array of marine life. From graceful shrimps and elusive crabs to fascinating lobsters and the captivating snake starfish, there's no shortage of intriguing creatures to discover.
Located near Fortín de San Carlos, Carretera del Dic de l'Oest, es Corb Marí, Portopí, Palma, Balearic Islands, 07015, Spain, this dive site offers excellent visibility of approximately 15 meters. Divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert, will find this underwater paradise in Spain a captivating destination to explore.
Diving Conditions Score for Palma Caves
9.3
ExcellentExcellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Palma Caves
Depth
14m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Palma Caves
Wave Height
0.38m
Wind Speed
4.8 m/s
Water Temp
25.1°C
Visibility
42.34km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.45s
Air Temperature
26.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Palma Caves
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Dive Score Chart for Palma Caves
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.470711610486891/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.38m, Wind 4.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 9.109277108433735/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Palma Caves: 06:00
Sunset at Palma Caves: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Palma Caves 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.
Best Overall
7:00Score: 9.5/10
Waves: 0.38m (4.45s), Wind: 4.6 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.32m, Wind: 1.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Palma CavesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Palma Caves
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 Palma Caves
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Palma Caves
January
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 8.8
December
Score: 8.8
Ideal Conditions for Palma Caves
Water Temp
27.4°C / 81.3°F
August
Visibility
18.2m / 59.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.3m / 1.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Palma Caves
Palma Caves shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.6°C) and January the coldest (6.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.3m 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 22, 2026
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