S'Aigua blanca
One of the highlights of diving at Sa Aigua Blanca is encountering the graceful pearly razorfish, a sight that will captivate underwater photographers. In addition to these elegant creatures, divers can also spot red scorpionfish, colorful nudibranchs, lobsters, and fascinating moray eels in their natural habitat.
Sa Aigua Blanca is particularly suitable for beginners, as the side of the shoal facing the land remains shallow, ranging from 3 to 9 meters in depth. Exploring this side of the shoal reveals a diverse seascape, including posidonia meadows (sea grass), pristine sandy beaches, and enchanting narrow passages amidst rocky formations. On the other side, facing the open sea, a shallow ledge extends before dramatically descending to a maximum depth of 20 meters.
With exceptional visibility reaching up to 21 meters, divers at Sa Aigua Blanca can fully appreciate the vibrant marine life and the extraordinary underwater scenery. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, this dive site promises an unforgettable adventure just off the coast of Portinatx in Spain's beautiful Balearic Islands.
Diving Conditions Score for S'Aigua blanca
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for S'Aigua blanca
Depth
20m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for S'Aigua blanca
Wave Height
0.52m
Wind Speed
6.7 m/s
Water Temp
24.5°C
Visibility
30.64km
Cloud Cover
80%
Wave Period
3.8s
Air Temperature
23.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for S'Aigua blanca
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 8.278659770114942/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.6m, Wind 11.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.16460606060606/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at S'Aigua blanca 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: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.6m (4.35s), Wind: 11.5 m/s
Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.54m (3.9s), Wind: 8.9 m/s
Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.62m, Wind: 5.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for S'Aigua blancaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at S'Aigua blanca
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 S'Aigua blanca
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for S'Aigua blanca
Ideal Conditions for S'Aigua blanca
Water Temp
27.6°C / 81.7°F
July
Visibility
16.0m / 52.5ft
January
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for S'Aigua blanca
S'Aigua blanca shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (27.7°C) and January the coldest (8.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m 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 19, 2026