Son Xoriguer
During the dive, divers can expect to encounter a diverse array of creatures, including common stingrays, white seabreams, two-banded seabreams, ornate wrasses, striped red mullets, combers, painted combers, greater weevers, and wide-eyed flounders. Night dives offer the additional opportunity to spot cuttlefishes, squids, sea hares, Spanish dancers, and octopuses.
The visibility at this dive site reaches up to 19 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the underwater environment. The maximum depth, however, is 8 meters, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for beginners. Located close to Camí de Cavalls in Son Xoriguer, Ciutadella, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, this site offers convenient access for divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Son Xoriguer
Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Son Xoriguer
Depth
8m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Son Xoriguer
Wave Height
0.22m
Wind Speed
1.3 m/s
Water Temp
25.6°C
Visibility
41.2km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4s
Air Temperature
29°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Son Xoriguer
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 9.756666666666668/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.24m, Wind 0.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 9.256666666666668/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Son Xoriguer 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: 9.8/10
Waves: 0.24m (4s), Wind: 0.5 m/s
Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 0.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Son XoriguerAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Son Xoriguer
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 Son Xoriguer
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Son Xoriguer
Ideal Conditions for Son Xoriguer
Water Temp
24.0°C / 75.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Son Xoriguer
Son Xoriguer shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.0°C) and December the coldest (20.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 22, 2026