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El Bajonito

Located just half a mile west of Marina San Miguel in Spain, you'll find an exceptional dive site known as El Bajonito. This magnificent pinnacle, situated in the middle of a protected bay, offers diving depths ranging from 13 to 45 meters. With its wide expanse, divers of all levels, from beginners to experts, can explore at least two different dive routes.

During the tide excursion, particularly during the new or full moon, divers can expect mild currents. The visibility underwater is an impressive 19 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the stunning marine life that surrounds you.

Prepare to be amazed by the immense biodiversity that inhabits El Bajonito. As you dive, you will encounter massive shoals of barracudas and roncadores, various species of moray eels, graceful octopuses, elegant stingrays and eagle rays, speedy bonitos and tuna, vibrant nudibranchs, impressive dentex and porgies, delicate anemones, and elusive lobsters.

The pinnacle formation of El Bajonito is a true marvel. The highest point of the formation is at approximately 13 meters, while the side facing the coast gradually descends to a maximum depth of 28 meters. On the opposite side, the seabed drops dramatically to over 45 meters. The diverse marine life and awe-inspiring underwater landscapes make scuba diving at El Bajonito an unforgettable experience.

If you're looking for a convenient diving location, El Bajonito is one of the closest dive sites near Marina San Miguel. After your dive, take a moment to explore the nearby petrified dunes and enjoy the charming coastal area of Calle Aquiles in Costa del Silencio, Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.

Experience the wonders beneath the surface at El Bajonito, and let the astonishing biodiversity and captivating underwater scenery leave you speechless.

Diving Conditions Score for El Bajonito

7.1
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for El Bajonito

Depth

28m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for El Bajonito

Wave Height

0.74m

Wind Speed

6.4 m/s

Water Temp

21.2°C

Visibility

30.48km

Cloud Cover

18%

Wave Period

6.15s

Air Temperature

20.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Bajonito
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Dive Score Chart for El Bajonito

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 8.96090704225352/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.62m, Wind 0.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.9385823129251705/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at El Bajonito: 06:00
Sunset at El Bajonito: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at El Bajonito 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.

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Best Overall
16:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.62m (7.1s), Wind: 0.4 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 4.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for El Bajonito
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Bajonito

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 El Bajonito

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 El Bajonito

January
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 8.9
February
Score: 8.7

Ideal Conditions for El Bajonito

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.5°C / 72.5°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.5m / 50.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for El Bajonito

El Bajonito shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.5°C) and January the coldest (15.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 March to May, 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 17, 2026

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