Medes Islands, Spain
    Litoral del Baix Empordà

    Aiguablava

    Best months: Jun–Sep

    Protected Area

    Litoral del Baix Empordà

    Why dive here

    With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - Aiguablava offers some of Medes Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 14-24°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJun–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola), Octopuses and Sea Turtles · 77+ species recorded
    Water14-24°C · warmest July, August, September
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Aiguablava in the Medes is a site we keep coming back to. It’s not the dramatic drop-offs of other spots, but it holds a quiet magic. You'll find yourself drifting along a gently sloping reef, maybe 15-20 meters deep, where the light plays beautifully through the water. We often spot brown combers peeking from rocky crevices, and it’s one of our favourite places to hunt for Sanzo's gobies – those tiny, iridescent flashes on the sand. What truly sets Aiguablava apart is its consistent calm and the sheer number of those smaller, often overlooked species. We’ve logged seahorses here more than once, tucked into seagrass patches, and the rockling seem to pose for the camera. The red mullet are always busy foraging, stirring up little clouds of sand. It's a dive that rewards slow, observant movement, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to soak it all in without fighting a current. Go early, before the boat traffic picks up; the peaceful morning light makes a real difference.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Aiguablava

    Aiguablava Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Aiguablava, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.2, 5.22) (37km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    20°C

    69°F · Range: 17.4–22.8°C

    Current Speed

    9.85 cm/s

    Direction: SW (246°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.182 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    38.21 PSU

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

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