Medes Islands, Spain

    Roche Michel

    Best months: Jun–Sep

    Why dive here

    With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - Roche Michel 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

    Roche Michel holds a special place for us in the Medes. It’s not the biggest name, but it consistently delivers a really satisfying dive. You drop onto a rocky slope that just keeps going, down past fields of pink sea fans, their branches swaying gently in the mild current. We often find ourselves just floating there, watching schools of snapper drift through, their silver scales flashing. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff here, too. We’ve spotted hooded shrimp tucked into crevices and, if you look carefully among the rocks, elliptical file-shells. It’s a site that rewards patience. Our favourite technique is to take it slow, really scour the nooks and crannies. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a Cuvier's beaked whale passing in the deeper blue, though that's a rare treat. We’d suggest this site for anyone who appreciates the quieter side of Mediterranean diving, those who love to really observe. It’s a reliable spot for good visibility and generally calm conditions, making for a relaxed dive every time.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Roche Michel

    Roche Michel Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Roche Michel, 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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