Porros Sur
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
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
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
Weather Conditions for Porros Sur
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Porros Sur
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
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.
Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Porros SurAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Porros Sur
Ideal Conditions for Porros Sur
Water Temp
24.0°C / 75.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Porros Sur
Porros Sur shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.0°C) and December the coldest (20.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026