Cala Roja- Cabo de Palos is a shore dive site in Spain. Typically most favorable Jul–Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Octopus vulgaris, Tetronarce tremens, and Conger conger. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 27°C
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First light 6:32 · Sunrise 7:01 · Sunset 21:16
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 1.8 km from site · graded 3h ago
Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.
Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.
No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.
What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
July and August havetypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.
Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.
Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.
Coris julis recorded here Jul (2 records)
most recent 2013
Serranus sanctaehelenae recorded here Jul (2 records)
most recent 2013
Synodus synodus recorded here Jul (2 records)
most recent 2013
Thalassoma quinquevittatum recorded here Jul (2 records)
most recent 2013
Astropecten irregularis recorded here Jul (1 record)
most recent 2013
Chlorurus troschelii recorded here Jul (1 record)
most recent 2013
Conger conger recorded here May (1 record)
most recent 2018
Halichoeres vrolikii recorded here Jul (1 record)
most recent 2013
Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.
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Cala Roja- Cabo de Palos is a dive site in Spain. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.
Divers at Cala Roja- Cabo de Palos in Spain commonly report sightings of Octopus vulgaris, Tetronarce tremens, and Conger conger. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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