Roca de Santa Anna
At these depths, you can expect to encounter various marine species, including large conger eels, moray eels, and medium-sized groupers. From March to October, lucky divers may even spot the magnificent sunfish, also known as mola mola.
The dive site itself is characterized by numerous cavities and crevices, which provide habitats for medium to large conger eels and large moray eels. Around 20 meters deep, you'll find an abundance of nudibranchs, particularly the vibrant flabellina species, making it an excellent spot for macro photography. If you're planning a dive in May, you'll be delighted to know that Santa Anna often transforms into a cleaning station for the Luna (Mola mola) fish.
Navigating the dive site is a breeze, and the visibility typically reaches up to 12 meters. With a maximum depth of 16 meters, Santa Anna presents an exciting challenge for advanced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater experience.
To reach Santa Anna, head to Badia de Tossa, specifically Carrer d'Enric Claudi Girbal, Tossa de Mar, Selva, Girona, Catalonia, 17320, Spain. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this captivating dive site promises to leave you awestruck. Prepare yourself for an enchanting journey beneath the waves at Santa Anna.
Diving Conditions Score for Roca de Santa Anna
Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Roca de Santa Anna
Depth
16m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Roca de Santa Anna
Wave Height
0.22m
Wind Speed
3.7 m/s
Water Temp
25.2°C
Visibility
38.98km
Cloud Cover
57%
Wave Period
4.25s
Air Temperature
26.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Roca de Santa Anna
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.758363829787232/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.34m, Wind 3.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 9.348412714776632/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Roca de Santa Anna 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: 9.8/10
Waves: 0.34m (4.7s), Wind: 3.3 m/s
Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.34m, Wind: 2.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Roca de Santa AnnaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Roca de Santa Anna
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 Roca de Santa Anna
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Roca de Santa Anna
Ideal Conditions for Roca de Santa Anna
Water Temp
24.2°C / 75.6°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Roca de Santa Anna
Roca de Santa Anna shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.2°C) and December the coldest (20.2°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