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Playa Grande

Discover the captivating dive site that offers a variety of options for divers - whether by boat or from the shore. Perfect for beginners or those interested in exploring underwater ecology, this dive takes place around a stunning islet that rises 12 meters above the surface. After immersing yourself in its wonders, embark on a memorable submarine tour. Night diving enthusiasts will find this location particularly attractive.

Delve into the walls of the islet, where a vibrant underwater world awaits. Encounter a diverse array of marine life including sponges, bivalves, anemones, and red starfish. The fascinating species that thrive here include salemas, painted combers, peacock wrasses, two-banded seabreams, and striped red mullets.

To begin this extraordinary dive experience, set off from the port and navigate south-southeast for approximately 10 minutes. Anchor at the entrance of "Cala de Playa Grande" in the enchanting spot known as "Punta d'es Gegant." Marvel at the sandy bottom adorned with poseidonea, situated at a depth of 12 meters. As you descend, venture southeast towards the emergent islet, circling it to explore its awe-inspiring walls.

Be prepared to encounter predators if there is a current present. Following the circumnavigation of the island, continue your dive in a southeast direction above the poseidonea meadows. Here, you may encounter schools of salemas gracefully gliding among the Neptune grass. Keep an eye out for drumsticks, painted combers, and dusky groupers that frequently inhabit this area. Along the sandy seabed, you will discover buried molluscs forming small craters, a testament to their sand filtration activities. Witness the fascinating behavior of striped red mullets as they raise the sand with their appendages while feeding, often accompanied by breams, rainbow wrasses, and two-banded seabreams.

This immersive underwater experience is suitable for beginners and seasoned divers alike, offering a delightful and effortless exploration of the marine wonders. With excellent visibility of up to 16 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, this dive site presents an ideal opportunity to encounter the rich biodiversity of Spain's beautiful coastal waters. Located near Passeig Marítim, Son Oleo, Ciutadella, Menorca, Balearic Islands, this dive site awaits your underwater adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Playa Grande

7.5
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Playa Grande

Depth

14m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Playa Grande

Wave Height

0.14m

Wind Speed

8.4 m/s

Water Temp

24.9°C

Visibility

8.1km

Cloud Cover

31%

Wave Period

3.9s

Air Temperature

29.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Playa Grande
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Dive Score Chart for Playa Grande

Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 9.133558052434456/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 1.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 8.329575757575759/10.

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

Sunrise at Playa Grande: 06:00
Sunset at Playa Grande: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Playa Grande 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
12:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.12m (4.45s), Wind: 1.6 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.16m, Wind: 3.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Playa Grande
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Playa Grande

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 Playa Grande

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.3/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Playa Grande

January
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.2
December
Score: 8.2

Ideal Conditions for Playa Grande

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.7m / 48.2ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Playa Grande

Playa Grande shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.2°C) and January the coldest (7.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 4 min. ago - Jun 17, 2026

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