Bajo De Las Gorgonias
The dive site near the coast has a distinctive east-west orientation, resembling a mountain. It is known for its abundant gorgonian population in the southern section of the lower area. Divers can expect to encounter various marine species, including banks of pea, bogas, bream, triggerfish, and moons. The north face of the dive site is home to a diverse array of nudibranchs, while the south face features a canyon-like formation with an interesting ground floor orientation. This section showcases an abundance of gorgonians, large boulders, and numerous holes with depths reaching up to 25 meters. The site's lowest level sits at a depth of 12 meters, gradually dropping to 30 meters on the north face. With a maximum depth of 26 meters and visibility around 6 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers of beginner and advanced levels. Located in Spain, near Elgorriaga-Aranaga bidea, Bidebieta, San Sebastián, Donostialdea, Gipuzkoa, in the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, this site offers an exciting underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Bajo De Las Gorgonias
7.7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Bajo De Las Gorgonias
Depth
26m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Bajo De Las Gorgonias
Wave Height
0.48m
Wind Speed
14.8 m/s
Water Temp
24.2°C
Visibility
18.06km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
5.75s
Air Temperature
24°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bajo De Las Gorgonias
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Dive Score Chart for Bajo De Las Gorgonias
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.725698924731184/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.5m, Wind 5.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.330574712643678/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Bajo De Las Gorgonias: 06:00
Sunset at Bajo De Las Gorgonias: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Bajo De Las Gorgonias 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.
Best Overall
9:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.5m (6.2s), Wind: 5.8 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.42m, Wind: 4.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Bajo De Las GorgoniasAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bajo De Las Gorgonias
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 Bajo De Las Gorgonias
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 Bajo De Las Gorgonias
January
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.3
December
Score: 8.1
Ideal Conditions for Bajo De Las Gorgonias
Water Temp
20.7°C / 69.3°F
July
Visibility
17.7m / 58.1ft
January
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Bajo De Las Gorgonias
Bajo De Las Gorgonias shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (20.7°C) and January the coldest (4.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.4m 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 20, 2026
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