El Cabezón
The rocky bottom area with sand strips offers optimal diving conditions for divers of all levels. It is situated at a distance from the land, making access by boat highly recommended. The depth ranges from 12 to 18 meters.
Divers exploring this location can encounter a diverse array of marine life, including angel sharks, rays, makrele, barracudas, groupers, morays, octopuses, cuttlefish, and numerous species of small fish and crustaceans.
Located half a mile away from Morro Jable Harbour, the Anemone Field features a labyrinthine rocky bottom teeming with abundant marine life. Divers can come across stingrays, octopuses, moray eels, groupers, and a multitude of small anemones. It is important to exercise caution during seasons with higher waves, as access to the site might become challenging. Additionally, intermittent surface or bottom currents may be present, depending on the month (refer to the weather information). The depth at this dive site ranges from 12 to 18 meters, and entry is via boat.
With a visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, this dive spot is ideally suited for beginners. The site is located near Tablero de Peñas Blancas, Pájara, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain.
Divers exploring this location can encounter a diverse array of marine life, including angel sharks, rays, makrele, barracudas, groupers, morays, octopuses, cuttlefish, and numerous species of small fish and crustaceans.
Located half a mile away from Morro Jable Harbour, the Anemone Field features a labyrinthine rocky bottom teeming with abundant marine life. Divers can come across stingrays, octopuses, moray eels, groupers, and a multitude of small anemones. It is important to exercise caution during seasons with higher waves, as access to the site might become challenging. Additionally, intermittent surface or bottom currents may be present, depending on the month (refer to the weather information). The depth at this dive site ranges from 12 to 18 meters, and entry is via boat.
With a visibility of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, this dive spot is ideally suited for beginners. The site is located near Tablero de Peñas Blancas, Pájara, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain.
Diving Conditions Score for El Cabezón
6.8
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 Cabezón
Depth
15m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for El Cabezón
Wave Height
0.78m
Wind Speed
17.7 m/s
Water Temp
22°C
Visibility
19.46km
Cloud Cover
5%
Wave Period
5.2s
Air Temperature
22.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Cabezón
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Dive Score Chart for El Cabezón
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.415533333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 20.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.988833333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at El Cabezón: 06:00
Sunset at El Cabezón: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at El Cabezón 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
9:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.72m (5s), Wind: 20.1 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.78m, Wind: 11.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El CabezónAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Cabezón
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 Cabezón
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Cabezón
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for El Cabezón
Water Temp
22.8°C / 73.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Cabezón
El Cabezón shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.8°C) and December the coldest (18.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 22, 2026
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