El Dorado
Divers can expect captivating encounters with various marine creatures, such as blue spotted stingrays, Emperor snappers, yellow snappers, nudibranchs, ghost pipefish, groupers, frogfishes, banner fish, angel fish, moray eels, and many other enthralling species.
With a visibility range of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, this dive site accommodates divers of all skill levels, including beginners, advanced, and experts. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring wonders of this exceptional dive site in Dauin and create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.
Diving Conditions Score for El Dorado
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Dorado
Depth
22m
Visibility
14m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for El Dorado
Wave Height
0.08m
Wind Speed
7.8 m/s
Water Temp
30.8°C
Visibility
7.26km
Cloud Cover
59%
Wave Period
4.4s
Air Temperature
30.7°C
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Dive Score Chart for El Dorado
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 9.083522522522523/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.08m, Wind 0.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.035554901960785/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at El Dorado 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: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.08m (3.7s), Wind: 0.3 m/s
Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.04m, Wind: 5.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El DoradoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Dorado
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 Dorado
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Dorado
Ideal Conditions for El Dorado
Water Temp
27.3°C / 81.1°F
July
Visibility
11.7m / 38.4ft
May
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
June
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Dorado
El Dorado shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.5°C) and January the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in June 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 0.4mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during June to August, 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 15, 2026