Piscinas de Neptuno
Explore one of the most intriguing dives in Javea, Spain at the Island of Portitxol. Begin your underwater adventure by descending into an enchanting underwater canyon at a depth of 14 meters. As you ascend towards the surface, you'll be mesmerized by the breathtaking Neptune pools, two large siphons that captivate divers.
During this immersive dive, keep your eyes peeled for a remarkable sighting - a majestic conger eel awaits inside the grotto just before reaching the surface. With a maximum depth of 16 meters and a visibility of 15 meters, this dive site offers an ideal experience for beginner divers.
Discover the captivating beauty of Portitxol Island and uncover the wonders that lie beneath its pristine waters.
During this immersive dive, keep your eyes peeled for a remarkable sighting - a majestic conger eel awaits inside the grotto just before reaching the surface. With a maximum depth of 16 meters and a visibility of 15 meters, this dive site offers an ideal experience for beginner divers.
Discover the captivating beauty of Portitxol Island and uncover the wonders that lie beneath its pristine waters.
Diving Conditions Score for Piscinas de Neptuno
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Piscinas de Neptuno
Depth
16m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Piscinas de Neptuno
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
17.4 m/s
Water Temp
24.4°C
Visibility
26.02km
Cloud Cover
88%
Wave Period
4.8s
Air Temperature
24.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Piscinas de Neptuno
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Dive Score Chart for Piscinas de Neptuno
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.770466666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 14.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.220799999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Piscinas de Neptuno: 06:00
Sunset at Piscinas de Neptuno: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Piscinas de Neptuno 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
14:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.72m (4.7s), Wind: 14.1 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 15.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Piscinas de NeptunoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Piscinas de Neptuno
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 Piscinas de Neptuno
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 Piscinas de Neptuno
January
Score: 8.9
February
Score: 8.5
December
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Piscinas de Neptuno
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
July
Visibility
16.2m / 53.1ft
January
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Piscinas de Neptuno
Piscinas de Neptuno shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.7°C) and January the coldest (7.4°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 19, 2026
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