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House Reef

4.0 — based on 20 community signals
4.3 12 species 38 contributors

House Reef offers year-round diving in Spain with active community data. Explore accessible marine life and recorded dive conditions from local observers.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Water temp
13–26°C
Family-friendlyBeginnerShore entry

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Water temp
13–26 °C
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
3.5 kn
Wave
0.26 m
Water
26.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (15%)
Now: W (279°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.21m

Next: Low at 06:00 (-0.56m)

+-0.4 m-0.6 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.56m ▼ 08:00 · -0.57m ▲ 15:00 · -0.46m ▼ 17:00 · -0.47m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.75 · mod Air PM2.54 · good 07:31 19:50
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 10.7 0.46 6 0mm
09-20 6.4 0.2 5 0mm
09-21 5.7 0.38 6 0mm
09-22 6.3 0.42 6 0mm
09-23 6.6 0.24 6 0mm
09-24 8.1 0.18 5 0mm
09-25 7.9 0.36 5 0mm
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (13–26°C)

About this spot

House Reef sits in Spanish waters as an accessible dive destination that welcomes divers throughout the year. The site attracts both regular visitors and newcomers interested in Mediterranean diving. With 12 documented species observations from the diving community, you'll find consistent marine life presence—enough data to plan around expected encounters. The reef operates outside a marine protected area, meaning fewer restrictions on dive timing and approach. Community divers have logged three video records from this site, providing visual reference for what to expect underwater. These contributions help build a picture of conditions and life patterns without relying on official monitoring alone. Year-round access means you can plan dives to suit your schedule rather than chase a narrow seasonal window. Local dive patterns suggest stable conditions that support repeated visits and skill building. Whether you're scouting new Spanish dive locations or looking for consistent Mediterranean reef diving, House Reef's active community documentation makes it a straightforward choice for planning.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

ReefShore

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: 5/4 mm full
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 5/4 mm full
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 1098km · ~253kg · €5

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 77/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 7h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 6h east · 4 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive House Reef?

House Reef is divable year-round, so timing depends on your schedule and preferences rather than seasonal constraints. Check community dive logs and recent videos for current conditions before your trip.

What depth and difficulty level should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty data for House Reef aren't documented in available records. Review the three community videos and contact local Spanish dive operators for current site conditions and recommendations.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded by divers at House Reef. Check community dive logs and video documentation to see which marine life sightings are most common on recent dives.

Do I need permits or special access to dive House Reef?

House Reef is not within a marine protected area, so standard Spanish diving regulations apply. Verify local requirements and check whether a licensed dive operator is needed before your dive.

See it live now

Live webcams at this spot (within 500 m). Windy.com

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Stollis Divecenter

0.1 km
Dive centre
Speaks 🇩🇪
Hours: Apr-Oct PH,Mo-Su 09:00-18:00

Palamós Dive Center

9.9 km
Dive centre
Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:30-18:00

H2O Diving Center

9.9 km
Dive centre

Nautilus Sub Diving

9.9 km
Dive centre

Formigues Sub

9.9 km
Dive centre

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Verified marine species observations

51 records · 45 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Calcinus tubularis

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
GBIF
Last seen:
3 Jan 2026
×1records

Eunicella singularis

Anthozoa · Eunicellidae
GBIF
Last seen:
2 Jan 2026
×1records

Cribrinopsis crassa

Anthozoa · Actiniidae
GBIF
Last seen:
2 Jan 2026
×1records

Elysia timida

Gastropoda · Plakobranchidae
GBIF
Last seen:
2 Jan 2026
×1records

Paracentrotus lividus

Echinoidea · Parechinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
20 Sept 2020
×1records
Depth:
0 m

Flabellina affinis

Gastropoda · Flabellinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
30 Aug 2017
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Elysia timida

Gastropoda · Plakobranchidae
OBIS
Last seen:
29 Oct 2016
×1records
Depth:
10 m

Leptometra phalangium

Crinoidea · Antedonidae
OBIS
Last seen:
18 Sept 2015
×1records
Depth:
150 m

Doliolida

Thaliacea
OBIS
Last seen:
24 Jul 2015
×1records
Depth:
0–200 m

Aplysina aerophoba

Demospongiae · Aplysinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2012
×1records
Depth:
5–15 m

Sarcotragus fasciculatus

Demospongiae · Irciniidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jan 2012
×1records
Depth:
5–15 m

Munidopsis acutispina

Malacostraca · Munidopsidae
OBIS
Last seen:
13 Jul 2011
×1records
Depth:
900 m

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving Tamariu Spain. Stollis house reef 2023

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Diving Tamariu Spain 2023, Stollis house reef, Seahorse

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💬 2 top comments
  • I just dove it last month. It's a nice easy dive

    @thenavalaviationpodcast · 👍 1
  • Adding this to my list!

    @tkemedia7061 · 👍 0
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (94/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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