Abades Bay
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.56m (4.8s), Wind: 2.7 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.56m, Wind: 3.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Abades BayAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Abades Bay
Ideal Conditions for Abades Bay
Water Temp
27.5°C / 81.5°F
July
Visibility
16.6m / 54.5ft
December
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
December
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026