El Peñón
Discover a stunning dive site located in the heart of Peñon with a maximum depth of 27 meters. This captivating destination offers the option for a thrilling one-way dive that concludes at the remarkable Los Arcos.
Renowned for its diverse marine life, you'll encounter fascinating creatures such as Scorpion Fishes, Cow Snails, and Tricolor Doris. Delve into the cracks and crevices to discover the hidden treasures of this underwater paradise, including Octopus, Moray Eels, and Conger Eels.
With a visibility of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, this site is ideal for advanced and expert divers seeking an unforgettable diving experience. Situated in Spain, near Mirador de Carabiners, Paseo Príncipe de Asturias, Calp, la Marina Alta, Alacant / Alicante, Valencian Community, 03710, this location offers easy accessibility for divers.
Renowned for its diverse marine life, you'll encounter fascinating creatures such as Scorpion Fishes, Cow Snails, and Tricolor Doris. Delve into the cracks and crevices to discover the hidden treasures of this underwater paradise, including Octopus, Moray Eels, and Conger Eels.
With a visibility of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, this site is ideal for advanced and expert divers seeking an unforgettable diving experience. Situated in Spain, near Mirador de Carabiners, Paseo Príncipe de Asturias, Calp, la Marina Alta, Alacant / Alicante, Valencian Community, 03710, this location offers easy accessibility for divers.
Diving Conditions Score for El Peñón
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Peñón
Depth
20m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for El Peñón
Wave Height
0.84m
Wind Speed
19.8 m/s
Water Temp
24.6°C
Visibility
38.56km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
4.8s
Air Temperature
28.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Peñón
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Dive Score Chart for El Peñón
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.5051000000000005/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.84m, Wind 22.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.060271197411002/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at El Peñón: 06:00
Sunset at El Peñón: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at El Peñón 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
14:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.84m (4.75s), Wind: 22.3 m/s
Safest Overall
12:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.84m (4.7s), Wind: 22.7 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.74m, Wind: 19.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El PeñónAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Peñón
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 Peñón
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Peñón
January
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.2
Ideal Conditions for El Peñón
Water Temp
26.3°C / 79.3°F
August
Visibility
16.1m / 52.8ft
January
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Peñón
El Peñón shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (26.3°C) and January the coldest (7.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m 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 20, 2026
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