Piedras Rotas
One of the highlights of this dive is the abundance of octopus, starfish, and sea urchins that you'll encounter along the way. These magnificent creatures add a splash of vibrant colors to the underwater landscape, creating a truly mesmerizing experience.
With a visibility of 13m and a maximum depth of 13m, this dive is perfect for divers of all levels, including beginners. Whether you're new to diving or an experienced enthusiast, you'll find this underwater paradise to be an unforgettable journey.
Located near Cap Prim, Carrer de l'Illa, Toscamar, Xàbia / Jávea, la Marina Alta, Alacant / Alicante, Valencian Community, 03738, Spain, our dive site is easily accessible and offers a convenient location for diving enthusiasts.
Don't miss the opportunity to explore this stunning underwater world and create memories that will last a lifetime. Dive in and discover the wonders that await you beneath the surface.
Diving Conditions Score for Piedras Rotas
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Piedras Rotas
Depth
13m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Piedras Rotas
Wave Height
0.84m
Wind Speed
7.6 m/s
Water Temp
24.9°C
Visibility
32.1km
Cloud Cover
72%
Wave Period
5.2s
Air Temperature
28.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Piedras Rotas
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.67/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.86m, Wind 9.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.523333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Piedras Rotas 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: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.86m (5.15s), Wind: 9.7 m/s
Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.82m, Wind: 7.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Piedras RotasAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Piedras Rotas
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 Piedras Rotas
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Piedras Rotas
Ideal Conditions for Piedras Rotas
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
July
Visibility
16.2m / 53.1ft
January
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Piedras Rotas
Piedras Rotas shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.9°C) and January the coldest (7.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.7m 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 21, 2026