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Porros Sur

Dive spot located in the southern part of the beautiful Island of Porros in Spain. This dive offers an exciting underwater experience starting from the south wall and extending all the way to the corner where you can access the north wall. Along this route, divers will be captivated by the vibrant marine life that thrives in this area.

The base of the wall starts at a depth of approximately 12-15m and gradually descends to 40m, revealing a stunning hillside covered in Posidonia. This aquatic vegetation provides a rich habitat for a variety of marine species.

During the dive, divers can expect to encounter majestic groupers, schools of barracuda, amberjack, dentex, moray eels, and colorful nudibranchs on the wall. Additionally, the vast blue expanse offers the possibility of spotting fast-swimming tuna and graceful eagle rays.

This dive site also offers a sheltered area in the southern part, where divers can explore the wall while being surrounded by abundant marine life, including massive schools of barracuda and impressive groupers. With proper conditions, this dive is suitable for divers of all levels. However, it is important to take changing currents into account and plan the dive accordingly.

With a maximum depth of 23m and a visibility of 17m, this dive promises a captivating underwater adventure for both beginner and advanced divers. Situated near Illot des Pas in the picturesque town of es Mercadal, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, this dive spot is considered one of the liveliest in the area.

Diving Conditions Score for Porros Sur

7.2
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Porros Sur

Depth

23m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Porros Sur

Wave Height

2.02m

Wind Speed

24.9 m/s

Water Temp

25.7°C

Visibility

37.94km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

6.8s

Air Temperature

27.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Porros Sur
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Dive Score Chart for Porros Sur

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.82m, Wind 18.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.823333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Porros Sur: 06:00
Sunset at Porros Sur: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Porros Sur 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
22:00

Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.3m (5.8s), Wind: 8.1 m/s

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Safest Overall
17:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.82m (6.5s), Wind: 18.7 m/s

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Best Day
17:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.82m, Wind: 18.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Porros Sur
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Porros Sur

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 Porros Sur

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 Porros Sur

January
Score: 8.4
February
Score: 8.2
December
Score: 8.2

Ideal Conditions for Porros Sur

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.0°C / 80.6°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.5m / 47.6ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Porros Sur

Porros Sur shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (7.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.2m 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 3, 2026

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