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Calimera

Begin your underwater adventure with a shore dive from the stunning Playa de Montaña Roja in Spain. As you enter the crystal-clear water, head south and gradually descend to the vibrant reef below, reaching a maximum depth of 7/8m. Follow the reef to the right or left, and then return to the entry/exit point, ensuring a safe and straightforward dive suitable for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills.

Prepare to encounter a diverse array of marine life during your dive. Keep an eye out for red mullet, damsel fish, parrot fish, starfish, sardines, and flounders. If you're lucky, you might even come across an octopus, cuttlefish, stingrays, angel sharks, barracudas, a turtle, or a moray eel.

With excellent visibility of up to 25m and a maximum depth of 8m, this dive site in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, offers an ideal location to explore the underwater wonders of Spain. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, this captivating dive site is sure to leave you awe-inspired.

Come and discover the beauty of the underwater world at Playa de Montaña Roja. Book your dive today and embark on an unforgettable underwater journey.

Diving Conditions Score for Calimera

6.2
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 Calimera

Depth

8m

Visibility

25m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Calimera

Wave Height

1.02m

Wind Speed

13.5 m/s

Water Temp

22.3°C

Visibility

3.82km

Cloud Cover

1%

Wave Period

7.3s

Air Temperature

28.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.082047311827957/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.02m, Wind 19.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.837041420118343/10.

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

Sunrise at Calimera: 06:00
Sunset at Calimera: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Calimera 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
8:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.02m (7.75s), Wind: 19.7 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.06m, Wind: 8 m/s

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

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 Calimera

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.6/10

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

Best Months for Calimera

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

Ideal Conditions for Calimera

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.1°C / 75.4°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.8m / 45.3ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Calimera

Calimera shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.1°C) and January the coldest (14.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.6m 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 - Jul 5, 2026

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