El Chuncho
Just a short boat ride away from Pucusana or a quick 20-minute trip from Santa Maria, lies Lima's renowned diving spot. This popular location serves as a hub for divers in the region, particularly beginners, eager to explore the underwater wonders. The bay provides a high level of protection, ensuring optimal diving conditions are consistently present.
With an average depth of 10 meters, this dive site features a remarkable hidden treasure beneath the waves - a magnificent kelp forest teeming with a diverse array of marine life. From colorful fish to curious crabs and graceful anemones, this underwater oasis is home to countless species.
Nestled within a protected bay, this dive site also offers an ideal learning environment for aspiring divers or those seeking to enhance their skills. With depths ranging from 5 to 18 meters, it caters to both beginners and experienced divers alike. Prepare to discover the kelp forest's inhabitants, including fish, moray eels, crabs, anemones, crustaceans, and more.
Situated in Peru, this captivating dive site promises an underwater adventure like no other. With visibility reaching up to 4 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, divers can immerse themselves in the beauty of the ocean while exploring the depths of this remarkable location.
If you're in search of a memorable diving experience, venture to this dive site located close to Club Náutico Poseidón in Naplo, Pucusana, Lima Metropolitan Area, Peru. Discover the wonders that lie beneath the waters and create lasting memories in the heart of the diving community.
With an average depth of 10 meters, this dive site features a remarkable hidden treasure beneath the waves - a magnificent kelp forest teeming with a diverse array of marine life. From colorful fish to curious crabs and graceful anemones, this underwater oasis is home to countless species.
Nestled within a protected bay, this dive site also offers an ideal learning environment for aspiring divers or those seeking to enhance their skills. With depths ranging from 5 to 18 meters, it caters to both beginners and experienced divers alike. Prepare to discover the kelp forest's inhabitants, including fish, moray eels, crabs, anemones, crustaceans, and more.
Situated in Peru, this captivating dive site promises an underwater adventure like no other. With visibility reaching up to 4 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, divers can immerse themselves in the beauty of the ocean while exploring the depths of this remarkable location.
If you're in search of a memorable diving experience, venture to this dive site located close to Club Náutico Poseidón in Naplo, Pucusana, Lima Metropolitan Area, Peru. Discover the wonders that lie beneath the waters and create lasting memories in the heart of the diving community.
Diving Conditions Score for El Chuncho
5.2
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Chuncho
Depth
14m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for El Chuncho
Wave Height
1.64m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
21.5°C
Visibility
19.68km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
11.05s
Air Temperature
17.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Chuncho
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Dive Score Chart for El Chuncho
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.003391053391054/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.64m, Wind 12.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 5.7628077455048405/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at El Chuncho: 06:00
Sunset at El Chuncho: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at El Chuncho 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
17:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.64m (11.55s), Wind: 12.5 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 5.8/10
Waves: 1.7m, Wind: 6.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El ChunchoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Chuncho
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 Chuncho
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for El Chuncho
July
Score: 9.0
August
Score: 8.9
June
Score: 8.8
Ideal Conditions for El Chuncho
Water Temp
19.7°C / 67.5°F
March
Visibility
14.4m / 47.2ft
May
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Chuncho
El Chuncho follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (19.7°C) and October the coldest (12.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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
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