El Jardin
Get ready for unforgettable wildlife encounters as you come face to face with fascinating creatures including the Balloonfish, Scorpionfish, Stingrays, Boxfish, Morays, Starfish, Turtles, Barberfish, Sergeant Major fish, Blennies, Surgeonfish, and Eagle Rays.
This easy and shallow dive site offers a maximum depth of 14m, making it accessible for divers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. With excellent visibility reaching up to 8m, you'll have the perfect opportunity to admire the breathtaking marine life and stunning underwater landscape.
Located in Privada Boca Chica, Fracc. Vista del Mar, Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero, 39300, Mexico, this dive site provides convenient access to divers seeking a remarkable underwater adventure.
Prepare to embark on an unforgettable dive experience at this remarkable dive site off the shores of Acapulco, Mexico. Explore the magnificent corals, encounter a variety of captivating fish species, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Diving Conditions Score for El Jardin
Average conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Jardin
Depth
14m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for El Jardin
Wave Height
1.36m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
31.1°C
Visibility
34.04km
Cloud Cover
97%
Wave Period
14s
Air Temperature
32.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for El Jardin
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.0271618357487915/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.36m, Wind 6 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 6.765753013530136/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at El Jardin 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: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.36m (13.8s), Wind: 6 m/s
Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 1.42m, Wind: 0.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El JardinAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Jardin
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 Jardin
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Jardin
Ideal Conditions for El Jardin
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
May
Visibility
16.1m / 52.8ft
November
Wave Height
1.0m / 3.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Jardin
El Jardin shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (22.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.0m 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