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S’Algar Reef

Experience a breathtaking dive in the waters of Spain, right in front of the Salgar urbanization. Our dive spot is strategically located on a massive rocky platform, offering divers an incredible underwater adventure.

As we descend along the reef wall, prepare to be mesmerized by a plethora of tunnels, holes, and caverns with unique characteristics. The diversity of marine life in these formations guarantees an exciting and enjoyable dive experience.

Inside the caves, you'll encounter fascinating creatures such as cardialfishes, scorpion fish, shrimp, and crabs. Venture outside and be greeted by the impressive presence of groupers, barracudas, amberjacks, moray eels, and nudis. The abundance and variety of marine species will surely leave you in awe.

Our dive begins with anchoring on a spacious platform, providing the perfect starting point for exploration. Descend further into the depths, reaching a maximum depth of 20 meters, while reveling in the crystal-clear visibility of 18 meters.

This dive is suitable for both beginners and advanced divers, as it offers a captivating journey through captivating caverns, tunnels, and arches. Encounter magnificent groupers and witness scorpion fishes expertly blending into their underwater surroundings. The captivating backlights within these caverns will undoubtedly capture your heart.

Join us for a truly unforgettable underwater experience near Passeig Marítim, s'Algar, Sant Lluís, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Prepare to dive into a world of wonder and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Salgar dive spot.

Diving Conditions Score for S’Algar Reef

7.3
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for S’Algar Reef

Depth

20m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for S’Algar Reef

Wave Height

0.86m

Wind Speed

8.7 m/s

Water Temp

24.2°C

Visibility

22.54km

Cloud Cover

3%

Wave Period

4.75s

Air Temperature

23.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for S’Algar Reef
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Dive Score Chart for S’Algar Reef

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.653333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.82m, Wind 14.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.720933333333332/10.

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

Sunrise at S’Algar Reef: 06:00
Sunset at S’Algar Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at S’Algar Reef 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
23:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.74m (4.5s), Wind: 4.8 m/s

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Safest Overall
16:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.82m (4.7s), Wind: 14.8 m/s

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Best Day
16:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.82m, Wind: 14.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for S’Algar Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at S’Algar Reef

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’Algar Reef

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.2/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for S’Algar Reef

January
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.2
February
Score: 8.1

Ideal Conditions for S’Algar Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.1m / 46.3ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.3m / 4.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for S’Algar Reef

S’Algar Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (26.9°C) and January the coldest (7.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.3m 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 - Jun 20, 2026

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