Cruentats Cave
This dive site offers a unique experience for experienced divers who are comfortable entering the water in rocky areas. Once underwater, divers will navigate at a shallow depth to reach the cave. Inside the cave, there is an abundance of marine life to explore, including a large bank of Cruentatus, giant anemones, scarlet lady prawns, and more. The cave is divided into several areas of high interest, ensuring divers have plenty to discover. With visibility reaching up to 10 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this dive site in Spain's Canary Islands promises an unforgettable adventure. Located near Camino Punta de Gáldar, Gáldar, Las Palmas, it's easily accessible for divers in the area. This dive site is recommended for advanced and expert divers who are looking for a thrilling underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Cruentats Cave
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cruentats Cave
Depth
17m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Cruentats Cave
Wave Height
0.72m
Wind Speed
19.8 m/s
Water Temp
21.3°C
Visibility
23.54km
Cloud Cover
6%
Wave Period
5.45s
Air Temperature
20.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Cruentats Cave
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Dive Score Chart for Cruentats Cave
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.655709523809524/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.68m, Wind 17.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.091348484848485/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Cruentats Cave: 06:00
Sunset at Cruentats Cave: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Cruentats Cave 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: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.68m (5.6s), Wind: 17.2 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 16.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cruentats CaveAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cruentats Cave
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 Cruentats Cave
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cruentats Cave
January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for Cruentats Cave
Water Temp
22.7°C / 72.9°F
July
Visibility
15.0m / 49.2ft
December
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cruentats Cave
Cruentats Cave shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.7°C) and January the coldest (14.7°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 0.0mm 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
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