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Abades Bay

Abades Bay, located in a protected marine area in Spain, offers a captivating diving experience all year round. Its sheltered location within the bay ensures optimal conditions for diving enthusiasts. The impressive rock formations and abundance of aquatic life make this site a true marvel to explore.

For beginners, Abades Bay is an ideal destination for their first underwater adventure. The site boasts a diverse range of marine species, including Barracuda, Moray Eels, Cuttlefish, Triggerfish, and Octopus. Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, Abades Bay caters to all levels of experience.

Divers can look forward to discovering three reefs at varying depths and distances from the coast. Additionally, a thrilling vertical wall drop-off can be easily accessed from the coast via DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle). With a maximum depth of 10 meters and visibility reaching up to 16 meters, this dive site promises excellent visibility and memorable encounters with the underwater world.

Located at Avenida Marítima, Abades, Arico, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, 38588, Spain, Abades Bay is an easily accessible location for divers seeking an unforgettable diving adventure. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this remarkable dive site and immerse yourself in the beauty of the underwater realm.

Diving Conditions Score for Abades Bay

7.5
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Abades Bay

Depth

10m

Visibility

16m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Abades Bay

Wave Height

0.52m

Wind Speed

6.7 m/s

Water Temp

21.4°C

Visibility

35.54km

Cloud Cover

1%

Wave Period

5s

Air Temperature

22.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Abades Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Abades Bay

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.444655555555556/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.56m, Wind 2.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.855568421052632/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Abades Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Abades Bay: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Abades Bay 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.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.56m (4.8s), Wind: 2.7 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.56m, Wind: 3.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Abades Bay
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Abades Bay

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 Abades Bay

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.2/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Abades Bay

January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 9.0

Ideal Conditions for Abades Bay

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.5°C / 81.5°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.6m / 54.5ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.7m / 2.3ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Abades Bay

Abades Bay shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (14.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026

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