Perduts
One of the highlights of this dive site is the opportunity to spot various pelagic species, including dolphins, kites, schools of barracudas, sunfish, and even large tuna. In the rocky sections, you can observe groupers and lobsters, adding to the diverse marine life in the area.
Known as "Perduts" which translates to "Lost" in Catalan, this dive site has gained its name due to divers attempting to locate it from the beach and getting lost in the process. However, it is easily accessible from a boat and has become a popular choice for divers. An interesting aspect of this site is the possibility to start the dive from the dive center's boat and finish at the beach, creating a convenient and enjoyable experience. This allows divers to explore different points of immersion and enjoy a more dynamic tour. The dive takes you from a depth of 31 meters to as shallow as 20 meters.
The bottom of Perduts is teeming with precoral formations that feature an abundance of marine life. During the winter months, it becomes an excellent location for spotting San Pedro fish and Rapes.
With a visibility of approximately 14 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, Perduts is a dive site recommended for advanced divers. It is located in Badia de Tossa, Carrer d'Enric Claudi Girbal, Tossa de Mar, Selva, Girona, Catalonia, Spain, making it a must-visit destination for divers exploring the beautiful underwater world of Spain.
Diving Conditions Score for Perduts
Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Perduts
Depth
23m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Perduts
Wave Height
0.24m
Wind Speed
3.6 m/s
Water Temp
25.4°C
Visibility
38.98km
Cloud Cover
57%
Wave Period
4.25s
Air Temperature
27.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Perduts
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.758363829787232/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.34m, Wind 3.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 9.348412714776632/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Perduts 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: 9.8/10
Waves: 0.34m (4.7s), Wind: 3.3 m/s
Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.34m, Wind: 2.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for PerdutsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Perduts
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 Perduts
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Perduts
Ideal Conditions for Perduts
Water Temp
24.2°C / 75.6°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Perduts
Perduts 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026