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Barranco

Explore the abundant marine life of the Atlantic at Barranco, a captivating dive site located in Spain's Canary Islands. The rugged rock formations create an awe-inspiring underwater landscape, featuring gorges, breakthroughs, and grottos bustling with vibrant marine organisms.

Dive into the southern part of Barranco and discover a large sunken buoy that attracts impressive shoals of fish. Rays gracefully glide over the sandy bottom, adding to the enchanting allure of the dive. Don't miss the chance to witness the fascinating morays at the cleaning stations, while trumpet fish, scorpion fish, octopuses, and numerous nudibranchs find shelter amidst the rocky nooks.

Prepare to encounter big fish during your dive at Barranco. The close proximity to the deep sea enables you to marvel at the diverse marine life that inhabits the Atlantic Ocean. From the massive sardine shoals and elegant moon fish to magnificent manta rays and majestic whale sharks, this dive site serves as a migratory route for an array of captivating creatures. Keep an eye out for the awe-inspiring fin whales as well.

With a maximum depth of 20m and visibility reaching up to 17m, Barranco is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. The thriving flora and fauna within this bizarre rocky landscape ensure an unforgettable diving experience that never fails to captivate divers.

Don't miss out on Barranco, a must-visit dive site located near Paseo Maritimo, Costa Antigua, Caleta de Fuste, Antigua, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain. Immerse yourself in its wonders and embark on an underwater adventure like no other.

Diving Conditions Score for Barranco

7.9
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Barranco

Depth

20m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Barranco

Wave Height

0.64m

Wind Speed

25.4 m/s

Water Temp

23.5°C

Visibility

20.56km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.15s

Air Temperature

25.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Barranco
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Dive Score Chart for Barranco

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.258249206349207/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.5m, Wind 19.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.827988888888889/10.

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

Sunrise at Barranco: 06:00
Sunset at Barranco: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Barranco 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
7:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.5m (4.2s), Wind: 19.2 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.48m, Wind: 16.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Barranco
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Barranco

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 Barranco

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.7/10

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

Best Months for Barranco

January
Score: 8.8
December
Score: 8.7
February
Score: 8.5

Ideal Conditions for Barranco

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

23.9°C / 75.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.4m / 44.0ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.5m / 4.9ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Barranco

Barranco 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026

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