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    Es Caracol dive site
    reef
    5-20m
    Balearic Islands, Spain
    Àrea marina Punta Prima - Illa de l'Aire

    Es Caracol

    Best months: Jul

    Protected Area

    Àrea marina Punta Prima - Illa de l'Aire

    Why dive here

    With 148+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Es Caracol offers some of Balearic Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Octopuses, Sea Turtles, Sperm Whales and Cuttlefish · 148+ species recorded
    Water15-29°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Es Caracol, off the Balearic Islands, offers a relaxed dive suitable for newer divers or those looking for a laid-back experience. The site features gentle slopes and rocky outcrops, home to common Mediterranean species like damselfish, wrasse, and small octopus hiding in crevices. Visibility is typically good here, making it a pleasant spot for underwater photography without strong currents to contend with. We’d suggest it for a second dive of the day, or as a gentle introduction to the local underwater scenery.

    Typical Es Caracol Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:4917:1111h 22m daylightGolden hour 16:35

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Es Caracol

    Es Caracol Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Es Caracol, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (39.52, 2.73) (12km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    24°C

    75°F · Range: 21.3–25.9°C

    Current Speed

    26.93 cm/s

    Direction: NE (31.3°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.141 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    37 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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