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Salt del Pastor

Discover an exhilarating dive at a stunning pinnacle that ranges from 5 meters to a maximum depth of 22 meters. Located on the southwest side, the dive site offers an enchanting swim through a captivating underwater world. Delve into the depths and explore the remarkable features of the site, including a magnificent large arch teeming with diverse marine life such as moray eels, scorpionfish, and lobsters.

This exceptional dive spot is abundant with fascinating marine species. As you navigate around the pinnacle, be prepared to encounter an array of captivating creatures including nudibranchs, colorful wrasses, jacks, and majestic moray eels. Along the wall, you will be enchanted by the sight of vibrant red corals, graceful moray eels, and elusive crabs.

With excellent visibility extending up to 13 meters, this diving location in Spain offers an ideal experience for divers of all levels. Whether you are a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure, this site has something incredible to offer. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of this captivating dive site, located near Cova del Salt del Pastor, Camí de Ronda, Torroella de Montgrí, Lower Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, 17130, Spain.

Diving Conditions Score for Salt del Pastor

6.5
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Salt del Pastor

Depth

21m

Visibility

13m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Salt del Pastor

Wave Height

0.78m

Wind Speed

17 m/s

Water Temp

20.5°C

Visibility

20.36km

Cloud Cover

71%

Wave Period

3.9s

Air Temperature

22.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Salt del Pastor
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Dive Score Chart for Salt del Pastor

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.3062000000000005/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.82m, Wind 15.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.599433333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Salt del Pastor: 06:00
Sunset at Salt del Pastor: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Salt del Pastor 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
0:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.28m (2.5s), Wind: 2.3 m/s

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Safest Overall
17:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.78m (3.95s), Wind: 17.3 m/s

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Best Day
16:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.82m, Wind: 15.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Salt del Pastor
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Salt del Pastor

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 Salt del Pastor

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

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

Best Months for Salt del Pastor

January
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.0

Ideal Conditions for Salt del Pastor

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.5°C / 79.7°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.8m / 55.1ft

January

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.6m / 2.0ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Salt del Pastor

Salt del Pastor shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.5°C) and January the coldest (3.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.6m 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 9, 2026

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