10-30m
    Medes Islands, Spain
    Muntanyes de Begur

    Punta des Plom (Buceig)

    Best months: Jun–Sep

    Protected Area

    Muntanyes de Begur

    Why dive here

    With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - Punta des Plom (Buceig) offers some of Medes Islands's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 10-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Punta des Plom, or Buceig as the locals call it, is a Medes Islands classic, and for good reason. It’s got that quintessential Medes feel: big swim-throughs, sunlight shafts, and a proper sense of adventure. We love dropping down into the cave, a wide-mouthed affair that’s more like a cavern, where the light plays tricks on the deeper sections. Keep an eye out for the Spotted Dragonets here, they’re often tucked into the sand patches just inside the entrance, and we’ve had good luck spotting Red Band-fish too. The reef itself is a riot of colour in places, especially the Sunset cup corals, which absolutely glow under your torch. You’ll find plenty of Bass cruising by, and Triggerfish are common. For the macro enthusiasts, the Stout Bobtail Squid can be a delightful find in the quieter corners. We’d suggest going in the late morning, the sun angle really brings out the best in the cave's light show. This site is a brilliant choice for anyone who enjoys a bit of overhead environment without anything too challenging, and it offers great opportunities for both wide-angle and macro photography.

    Typical Punta des Plom (Buceig) Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m 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.

    Today05:5517:1411h 19m daylightGolden hour 16:36

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Punta des Plom (Buceig)

    Punta des Plom (Buceig) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Punta des Plom (Buceig), 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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