Canyones
Perfect for both beginner and advanced divers, the Canyones boasts an abundance of marine life. Keep an eye out for majestic nurse sharks and graceful turtles that occasionally make appearances. You'll also be treated to the spectacular sight of large schools of fish, a common occurrence here. Don't forget to peek under the rocks for hidden lobsters and glide alongside stingrays in the sandy passages.
When diving from the buoy to the south, you have the option to explore the reef to the east or west. The western part of the Canyones features captivating trenches, while the eastern side presents a continuous and stunning reef. Discover lobsters, shellfish, triggerfish, and an array of other captivating marine species in this thriving ecosystem.
If you venture into the shallow area between 10 and 12 meters, prepare to be amazed by the variety of beautiful shells, snails, and smaller stingrays and flatfish thriving in this tranquil zone.
With visibility of approximately 15 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, the Canyones offers a memorable diving experience for divers of all levels. Whether you're a beginner seeking adventure or an advanced diver looking for new discoveries, this captivating dive site is ready to be explored.
Diving Conditions Score for Canyones
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Canyones
Depth
22m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Canyones
Wave Height
1.26m
Wind Speed
18.2 m/s
Water Temp
28.9°C
Visibility
28.58km
Cloud Cover
12%
Wave Period
5.75s
Air Temperature
28.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Canyones
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.249733333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 16.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.738199999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Canyones 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: 7.2/10
Waves: 1m (5.95s), Wind: 16.4 m/s
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.96m (6s), Wind: 9.6 m/s
Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.02m, Wind: 9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for CanyonesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Canyones
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 Canyones
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Canyones
Ideal Conditions for Canyones
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
June
Visibility
14.8m / 48.6ft
December
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Canyones
Canyones shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (26.8°C) and December the coldest (20.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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 0.2mm 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 21, 2026