Carbón
Discover a diverse range of marine life in this enchanting dive site. Encounter sea squirts, sea hares, crabs, and captivating schools of fish. With no strong currents to navigate, this location is perfect for divers of all levels.
Located in the stunning country of Peru, near La Honda, Pucusana, and Lima Metropolitan Area, this dive site offers an unforgettable experience. With visibility extending up to 4 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, it provides ample opportunities for exploration.
Embark on an underwater adventure and unravel the secrets of this remarkable dive site. Whether you're a seasoned diver or just starting your diving journey, this dive site promises to astound and delight.
Diving Conditions Score for Carbón
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Carbón
Depth
20m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Carbón
Wave Height
1.34m
Wind Speed
15.5 m/s
Water Temp
23.4°C
Visibility
26.12km
Cloud Cover
9%
Wave Period
11.3s
Air Temperature
21.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Carbón
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.199576811594203/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.3m, Wind 9.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.54477356321839/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Carbón 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: 1.3m (11.5s), Wind: 9.4 m/s
Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.3m, Wind: 13.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for CarbónAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Carbón
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 Carbón
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Carbón
Ideal Conditions for Carbón
Water Temp
19.8°C / 67.6°F
March
Visibility
14.4m / 47.2ft
May
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Carbón
Carbón follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (19.8°C) and October the coldest (12.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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 18, 2026