El Cantil
El Cantil, located in Mexico, is a stunning dive site suitable for divers of all levels. With a maximum depth of 15m and visibility of 12m, this shallow and clear dive offers a memorable underwater experience.
Divers can explore a gorgeous reef at El Cantil, which features numerous cracks and caverns. These formations provide an ideal hiding spot for a diverse range of marine life, including semi-tropical Pacific species such as octopuses, lobsters, eagle rays, possible mantas, eels, parrotfish, angelfish, jacks, grouper, and reef sharks.
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, El Cantil offers something for everyone. Come and immerse yourself in the vibrant underwater world of this unique dive site, situated conveniently close to other dive locations in Mexico.
Divers can explore a gorgeous reef at El Cantil, which features numerous cracks and caverns. These formations provide an ideal hiding spot for a diverse range of marine life, including semi-tropical Pacific species such as octopuses, lobsters, eagle rays, possible mantas, eels, parrotfish, angelfish, jacks, grouper, and reef sharks.
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, El Cantil offers something for everyone. Come and immerse yourself in the vibrant underwater world of this unique dive site, situated conveniently close to other dive locations in Mexico.
Diving Conditions Score for El Cantil
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Cantil
Depth
15m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for El Cantil
Wave Height
0.68m
Wind Speed
8 m/s
Water Temp
28.9°C
Visibility
62.26km
Cloud Cover
27%
Wave Period
12.5s
Air Temperature
30.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Cantil
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Dive Score Chart for El Cantil
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 9.621435294117646/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 0.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 9.02029365079365/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at El Cantil : 06:00
Sunset at El Cantil : 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at El Cantil 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
11:00Score: 9.6/10
Waves: 0.66m (12.75s), Wind: 0.8 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 0.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El Cantil Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Cantil
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 Cantil
Spring
Avg. Score: 9.1/10
Spring provides excellent diving conditions with improving water temperatures and typically good visibility.
Best Months for El Cantil
April
Score: 9.2
October
Score: 9.2
January
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for El Cantil
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
14.7m / 48.2ft
November
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Cantil
El Cantil shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (31.0°C) and February the coldest (17.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April 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 April to June, 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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