El Balito
As you explore the underwater world, be prepared to encounter an abundance of marine life. Marvel at the sight of magnificent giant anemones, graceful lobsters, graceful rays, elusive moray eels, intelligent octopuses, powerful barracudas, and a myriad of other fascinating creatures.
This captivating dive offers two levels of exploration, catering to both open water divers and those seeking an advanced experience. With a maximum depth of 28 meters, you'll venture away from the shore and encounter a picturesque rocky arch. Following the wall will lead you to extraordinary small tunnels and crevices, where sunlight filters through and unveils a mesmerizing display of colors. Concluding the immersion in a shallow area allows for an extended dive, while still adhering to the no-decompression limits.
Located in Spain, this dive site offers a visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters. It is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. The close proximity to attractions such as Le Flipper, Boca Cangrejo Bajo, Marazul, Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, 38678 contributes to the allure of this extraordinary underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for El Balito
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Balito
Depth
21m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for El Balito
Wave Height
0.78m
Wind Speed
10.7 m/s
Water Temp
24°C
Visibility
140m
Cloud Cover
76%
Wave Period
7.3s
Air Temperature
23.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for El Balito
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 6.863033333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 5.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 6.831401149425287/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at El Balito 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: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.74m (7.4s), Wind: 5.4 m/s
Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 11.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El BalitoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Balito
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 Balito
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Balito
Ideal Conditions for El Balito
Water Temp
25.1°C / 77.2°F
July
Visibility
19.0m / 62.3ft
November
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Balito
El Balito shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.1°C) and January the coldest (14.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 0.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 November to January, 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 - Jul 9, 2026