5 CAÑONES SAN ANDRES
Embark on an unforgettable underwater journey as you explore a captivating cave teeming with groupers. Traverse the corridor and be accompanied by a variety of marine life, including bream, barracudas, and salps, swimming together in impressive shoals.
Prepare to indulge your senses in more than just the sights of this dive. Allow yourself to be immersed in an enchanting fantasy as you navigate the underwater world. Experience the sensation of being an underwater drone or bathyscaphe, surrounded by the magnificent walls of this dive site.
With a visibility of 11m and a maximum depth of 16m, this dive promises remarkable underwater vistas and encounters. Suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, this captivating dive site awaits your exploration.
Located in Monumento Natural Isla de San Andrés, Paseo Marítimo, Carboneras, Almeria, Andalusia, Spain, this dive site is easily accessible and offers the perfect opportunity to discover the underwater wonders of Spain.
Diving Conditions Score for 5 CAÑONES SAN ANDRES
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for 5 CAÑONES SAN ANDRES
Depth
16m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for 5 CAÑONES SAN ANDRES
Wave Height
1.12m
Wind Speed
28.2 m/s
Water Temp
23.2°C
Visibility
44.46km
Cloud Cover
26%
Wave Period
4.8s
Air Temperature
30.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for 5 CAÑONES SAN ANDRES
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.959999999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.1m, Wind 26.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.6548/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at 5 CAÑONES SAN ANDRES are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.1m (4.75s), Wind: 26.5 m/s
Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.02m, Wind: 13.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for 5 CAÑONES SAN ANDRESAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at 5 CAÑONES SAN ANDRES
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for 5 CAÑONES SAN ANDRES
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for 5 CAÑONES SAN ANDRES
Ideal Conditions for 5 CAÑONES SAN ANDRES
Water Temp
26.9°C / 80.4°F
July
Visibility
15.1m / 49.5ft
January
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for 5 CAÑONES SAN ANDRES
5 CAÑONES SAN ANDRES shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.9°C) and January the coldest (8.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026