Escollera de Tarragona
Protected Area
Costes del Tarragonès
Why dive here
With 148+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Escollera de Tarragona offers some of Balearic Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Escollera de Tarragona, a breakwater just off the coast, offers a straightforward Mediterranean dive. You'll find a substrate of rock and sand, home to common octopuses, moray eels peering from crevices, and schooling damselfish. It's a convenient spot for local divers looking for an easy entry and a relaxed swim, particularly good for those wanting to log some bottom time without challenging conditions.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Escollera de Tarragona
Escollera de Tarragona Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Escollera de Tarragona, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (39.52, 2.73) (12km away)
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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