Ses Formigues
Divers visiting ses formigues will be treated to the sight of large shoals of barracudas and greater amberjacks, which are commonly found in the area. The walls of the islands are inhabited by sea chubs, common two-banded sea bream, and brown meagres.
The Hormigas Islands offer multiple diving spots, with the most popular one located near the islets on a shallow bottom that does not exceed 25 meters. This spot is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners and advanced divers. The dive site features diverse landscapes, including large rocks, arches, and channels amidst meadows of posidonia (seagrass). Here, divers can observe schools of bream, barracudas, and large black seabream.
Experienced divers can explore the Hormigas shoal, situated towards the open sea. With a maximum depth of 45 meters and rising up to 18 meters, this dive site is only recommended for experienced divers. The shoals are home to lobsters, moray and conger eels, as well as impressive schools of fish and beautiful red seafans.
With a visibility of 22 meters, divers can expect a clear and rewarding underwater experience at the Hormigas Islands. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, these islands offer unique underwater landscapes and a diverse array of marine life to explore. Come dive in the pristine waters of the Hormigas Islands and discover the natural wonders Spain has to offer.
Diving Conditions Score for Ses Formigues
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ses Formigues
Depth
23m
Visibility
22m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Ses Formigues
Wave Height
0.62m
Wind Speed
14.5 m/s
Water Temp
24.5°C
Visibility
29.58km
Cloud Cover
84%
Wave Period
4.05s
Air Temperature
25.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Ses Formigues
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.192751851851853/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.64m, Wind 8.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 8.040571062271061/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Ses Formigues 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: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.64m (4.5s), Wind: 8.9 m/s
Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 6.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ses FormiguesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ses Formigues
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 Ses Formigues
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Ses Formigues
Ideal Conditions for Ses Formigues
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 Ses Formigues
Ses Formigues 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