El Pico
Boat dive with Nitrox is recommended at this dive site. The depths range from 25 to 35 meters, making it suitable only for advanced divers or those with a Deep Diving specialty.
Explore the rock formations to discover a variety of marine life, including nudibranchs, moray eels, lobsters, and conger eels.
During your dive, you can use the anchor line as a reference point. The dive guide will attach a marker buoy to the anchor and deploy a reel line from it. Follow the reel line to traverse the entire rock bar, creating a round trip itinerary for your dive.
With a visibility of 10 meters and a maximum depth of 27 meters, this dive offers an immersive experience for divers with advanced skills.
This dive site is located in Spain, making it a convenient choice for divers looking for exciting underwater adventures in the country.
Explore the rock formations to discover a variety of marine life, including nudibranchs, moray eels, lobsters, and conger eels.
During your dive, you can use the anchor line as a reference point. The dive guide will attach a marker buoy to the anchor and deploy a reel line from it. Follow the reel line to traverse the entire rock bar, creating a round trip itinerary for your dive.
With a visibility of 10 meters and a maximum depth of 27 meters, this dive offers an immersive experience for divers with advanced skills.
This dive site is located in Spain, making it a convenient choice for divers looking for exciting underwater adventures in the country.
Diving Conditions Score for El Pico
8.5
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Pico
Depth
27m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for El Pico
Wave Height
0.48m
Wind Speed
7.6 m/s
Water Temp
25.1°C
Visibility
41.98km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
5.1s
Air Temperature
28.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Pico
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Dive Score Chart for El Pico
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.39821548821549/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.38m, Wind 1.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.187885304659499/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at El Pico: 06:00
Sunset at El Pico: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at El Pico 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
7:00Score: 9.4/10
Waves: 0.38m (4.95s), Wind: 1.3 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.32m, Wind: 8.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El PicoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Pico
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 Pico
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Pico
January
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for El Pico
Water Temp
26.0°C / 78.8°F
July
Visibility
18.5m / 60.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Pico
El Pico shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.0°C) and January the coldest (5.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 - Jul 3, 2026
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