Anfiteatro
Among the rugged rocks covered with sponges, divers can find a safe haven for large groupers, trumpet fish, and scorpion fish. Patrolling the open waters are barracudas and bonitos, adding to the immersive experience.
At the meeting point of the sandy bottom and volcanic rocks, various species of rays and angelsharks can be observed. Moving through the open water are mackerels, offering divers the opportunity to witness their graceful presence. With a stroke of luck, one might even catch a glimpse of the numerous whales that inhabit this area. Nearer to the cliffs dwell parrotfish, puffer fish, moray eels, and octopus. The rocks are adorned with nudibranchs, anemones, and sponges, further enhancing the underwater scenery. The crevices serve as a hiding place for the impressive Canarian bear crab.
With a visibility of 17 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, this dive site caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Located in Spain, this captivating dive site can be found in the vicinity of Paseo Maritimo, Costa Antigua, Caleta de Fuste, Antigua, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, 35610, Spain.
Diving Conditions Score for Anfiteatro
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Anfiteatro
Depth
20m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Anfiteatro
Wave Height
0.4m
Wind Speed
15.3 m/s
Water Temp
23.2°C
Visibility
19.86km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
6.5s
Air Temperature
23.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Anfiteatro
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.80548237791932/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.38m, Wind 5.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.9123293172690765/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Anfiteatro 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: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.38m (7.85s), Wind: 5.3 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 6.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for AnfiteatroAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Anfiteatro
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 Anfiteatro
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Anfiteatro
Ideal Conditions for Anfiteatro
Water Temp
23.9°C / 75.0°F
July
Visibility
13.4m / 44.0ft
December
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Anfiteatro
Anfiteatro shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (23.9°C) and January the coldest (13.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.5m 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 - Jul 4, 2026