Medes Islands, Spain

    Rubis

    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 - Rubis 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

    Rubis. Even the name sounds good, doesn’t it? This site in the Medes Islands is a proper journey. We like to drop in and follow the wall down, watching for the light filtering through the Bushy Coral. It’s not about huge pelagics here, though we have seen the occasional curious Common Dolphin passing through. Instead, it’s about the smaller, intricate stuff. Think Elliptical File-Shells tucked into crevices and the delicate plumes of Shore Feather Duster Worms. We’d suggest going early, before the boat traffic picks up. The visibility is often at its best then, letting you appreciate the scale of the wall and the subtle blues of the deeper water. Keep an eye out for Blackfish darting amongst the rocks; they’re quick. This site is brilliant for divers who appreciate a slower pace, those who like to really observe. It’s a photographer's dream for macro shots, but also rewarding for anyone who wants to just drift and soak it all in. The current can pick up a bit on certain tides, so pay attention, but it’s generally a pretty relaxed dive.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rubis

    Rubis Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Rubis, 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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