Cerro Partido
Located southwest of "La Tiza" and just a short 5-minute journey from that point, this dive site offers an ideal experience for divers of all levels. With its accessible terrain and geography, divers can easily explore the diverse underwater world that awaits them.
This site boasts a great variety of marine life, including shoals, kelp forests, and a wide array of fish species. Divers can expect to encounter numerous morays and crabs throughout their dive.
With visibility reaching up to 5 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this dive spot provides ample opportunities for exploration and underwater discovery. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site has something to offer for everyone.
Situated in Peru, specifically in La Honda, Pucusana, Province of Lima, Lima Metropolitan Area, Lima, this dive site offers a unique diving experience in the stunning waters of Peru.
This site boasts a great variety of marine life, including shoals, kelp forests, and a wide array of fish species. Divers can expect to encounter numerous morays and crabs throughout their dive.
With visibility reaching up to 5 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this dive spot provides ample opportunities for exploration and underwater discovery. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site has something to offer for everyone.
Situated in Peru, specifically in La Honda, Pucusana, Province of Lima, Lima Metropolitan Area, Lima, this dive site offers a unique diving experience in the stunning waters of Peru.
Diving Conditions Score for Cerro Partido
6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cerro Partido
Depth
17m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Cerro Partido
Wave Height
2.74m
Wind Speed
9.3 m/s
Water Temp
22.9°C
Visibility
31.08km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
12s
Air Temperature
18.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cerro Partido
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Dive Score Chart for Cerro Partido
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 5.998333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 2.86m, Wind 8.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 5.3294999999999995/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cerro Partido: 06:00
Sunset at Cerro Partido: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cerro Partido 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.
Best Overall
16:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 2.86m (11.35s), Wind: 8.1 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 5.3/10
Waves: 2.76m, Wind: 8.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cerro PartidoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cerro Partido
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 Cerro Partido
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Cerro Partido
July
Score: 9.0
August
Score: 8.9
June
Score: 8.8
Ideal Conditions for Cerro Partido
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 Cerro Partido
Cerro Partido 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 23, 2026
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