Playa Grande
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.12m (4.45s), Wind: 1.6 m/s
Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.16m, Wind: 3.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Playa GrandeAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Playa Grande
Ideal Conditions for Playa Grande
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
August
Visibility
14.7m / 48.2ft
January
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 4 min. ago - Jun 17, 2026