El Boquete
The Boquete is a fascinating underwater feature located near the San Andres buoy. Situated in a northerly direction at a depth of 6 meters, this hole in the wall of the island allows divers to access the surface. While exploring this unique spot, divers will witness the captivating play of light passing through from the island's surface. It's important to note that this dive site may not be teeming with marine life, but its beauty lies in the contrast it offers. Divers should exercise caution and avoid entering the gap on days with significant waves.
With a visibility of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, the Boquete is suitable for divers of all levels, making it particularly enticing for beginners. Situated in Spain, this dive site is in close proximity to the Lighthouse Tarifa, located on Carrretera de la Isla de las Palomas, Huerta del Rey, Tarifa, Campo de Gibraltar, Cádiz, Andalusia, 11380, Spain. Immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world of the Boquete and experience the awe-inspiring beauty it has to offer.
With a visibility of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, the Boquete is suitable for divers of all levels, making it particularly enticing for beginners. Situated in Spain, this dive site is in close proximity to the Lighthouse Tarifa, located on Carrretera de la Isla de las Palomas, Huerta del Rey, Tarifa, Campo de Gibraltar, Cádiz, Andalusia, 11380, Spain. Immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world of the Boquete and experience the awe-inspiring beauty it has to offer.
Diving Conditions Score for El Boquete
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 El Boquete
Depth
18m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for El Boquete
Wave Height
0.78m
Wind Speed
26.4 m/s
Water Temp
21.5°C
Visibility
40.24km
Cloud Cover
53%
Wave Period
5.15s
Air Temperature
29.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Boquete
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Dive Score Chart for El Boquete
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.617339215686275/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 15.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 6.973374074074074/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at El Boquete: 06:00
Sunset at El Boquete: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at El Boquete 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
6:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.58m (6.8s), Wind: 15.9 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 12 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El BoqueteAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Boquete
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 Boquete
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Boquete
December
Score: 8.2
January
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.9
Ideal Conditions for El Boquete
Water Temp
24.8°C / 76.6°F
July
Visibility
14.5m / 47.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Boquete
El Boquete shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.8°C) and January the coldest (9.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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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