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Baja de Luis

Welcome to this incredible dive site located in Spain's beautiful Canary Islands. This site offers divers a unique experience on a plateau formed by a volcanic oval-shaped rock. Situated at a depth of 14m, with the top of the rock reaching approximately 8-9m, this dive spot provides divers with an opportunity to explore a small wall that encircles the rock's perimeter.

As you navigate along the wall, be sure to keep an eye out for the diverse marine life that calls this place home. In the cracks and crevices, you may spot fascinating creatures such as moray eels, crabs, and prawns. Underneath the overhangs, groupers, breams, and jacks can be seen. If you're lucky, during the right season, you might even catch a glimpse of angelsharks, rays, or even a majestic turtle.

With excellent visibility reaching up to 17m, divers of all levels can enjoy this captivating underwater world. Whether you are a beginner looking to explore your first dive site or a seasoned diver seeking new adventures, this location offers something for everyone.

Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of El Puertito in La Oliva, Las Palmas, and discover the wonders that await beneath the surface. Begin your underwater journey today and explore this remarkable dive spot in Spain's Canary Islands.

Diving Conditions Score for Baja de Luis

6.6
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Baja de Luis

Depth

13m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Baja de Luis

Wave Height

0.76m

Wind Speed

9.6 m/s

Water Temp

21.9°C

Visibility

19.66km

Cloud Cover

99%

Wave Period

7.5s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Baja de Luis
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Dive Score Chart for Baja de Luis

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.387741991341992/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 1.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.747561437908496/10.

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

Sunrise at Baja de Luis: 06:00
Sunset at Baja de Luis: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Baja de Luis 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: 0.78m (7.7s), Wind: 1.6 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 3.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Baja de Luis
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Baja de Luis

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 Baja de Luis

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

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

Best Months for Baja de Luis

January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4

Ideal Conditions for Baja de Luis

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

23.3°C / 73.9°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.9m / 42.3ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Baja de Luis

Baja de Luis shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (23.3°C) and January the coldest (13.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 November to January, 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 23, 2026

Note: This dive site is not a verified dive site. Please dive with caution. This dive site might have incorrect information by the community.

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