Roca Roja
Underwater, divers can encounter a variety of marine life, including lobsters, moray eels, and colorful wrasses, which can be spotted on the sandy bottom. Depending on the season, lucky divers may also witness the mesmerizing passage of tuna or ocean sunfish.
For a more immersive experience, divers can descend by the cape and head north to explore walls adorned with beautiful gorgonians. Additionally, there are sandbanks in the area that are teeming with octopuses. Following the route with the wall on the right-hand side will lead divers to ascend and reach the back of the rock, resembling a magnificent tongue, creating the perfect setting for a vibrant and effortless dive.
With a visibility of 13 meters and a maximum depth of 25 meters, the Roca Roja dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are a novice explorer or an experienced diver, this site offers a captivating underwater adventure.
Located close to Torre Valentina, Calonge i Sant Antoni in the Lower Empordà region of Girona, Catalonia, this dive spot provides easy access for divers in the area.
Pack your dive gear and get ready to discover the wonders of Roca Roja, one of Spain's hidden gems for underwater exploration!
Diving Conditions Score for Roca Roja
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Roca Roja
Depth
25m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Roca Roja
Wave Height
0.14m
Wind Speed
4.1 m/s
Water Temp
23.8°C
Visibility
23.12km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.75s
Air Temperature
23.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Roca Roja
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.572322222222223/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.1m, Wind 2.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 9.07837837837838/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Roca Roja 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: 9.6/10
Waves: 0.1m (3.75s), Wind: 2.2 m/s
Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.16m, Wind: 0.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Roca RojaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Roca Roja
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 Roja
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Roca Roja
Ideal Conditions for Roca Roja
Water Temp
25.9°C / 78.6°F
July
Visibility
17.5m / 57.4ft
January
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Roca Roja
Roca Roja shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.9°C) and January the coldest (4.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.4m 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 18, 2026