Camino de Altura
The steep walls of this dive site provide a safe haven for shoals of fish, seeking shelter from the majestic barracudas, mackerels, and tunas that gracefully patrol the crystal-clear blue water. Within the jagged rocks, an array of fascinating marine life, including moray eels and nudibranchs, call this dive site their home.
With a visibility of 20m and a maximum depth of 27m, this dive site offers optimal conditions for exploration. Suitable for divers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced enthusiasts, and even experts seeking a new challenge. Located in Spain, this captivating dive site is conveniently situated near the Museo del la Sal, nestled within the charming Calle Antonio Garcia Darias, in the picturesque coastal town of Salinas del Carmen, Antigua, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain.
Diving Conditions Score for Camino de Altura
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Camino de Altura
Depth
27m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Camino de Altura
Wave Height
0.56m
Wind Speed
13.5 m/s
Water Temp
21.2°C
Visibility
20.6km
Cloud Cover
59%
Wave Period
4.65s
Air Temperature
19.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Camino de Altura
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.644515789473683/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.48m, Wind 9.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.196308771929824/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Camino de Altura 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: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.48m (4.75s), Wind: 9.8 m/s
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 11.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Camino de AlturaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Camino de Altura
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 Camino de Altura
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Camino de Altura
Ideal Conditions for Camino de Altura
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 Camino de Altura
Camino de Altura 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 - Jun 19, 2026