El Poris
The dive site is easily accessible from a pier, with convenient pedestrian paths and free parking spaces available nearby. The entrance is designed with large non-slip stares and a rope to aid during low tide hours. Additionally, the dive site is sheltered from the main north east trade winds.
Divers have the opportunity to observe an array of marine life including green turtles, butterfly rays, roughtail stingrays, octopus, cuttlefish, and barracudas.
This dive site is considered easy and accessible for most of the year. It features a lava wall that frames a sebadales, providing a habitat where green turtles are frequently spotted. Adjacent to this area, there is a spacious sandy section where divers can observe various species of rays and occasionally even spot sea eagles.
With a visibility of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, this dive site is suitable for beginners. It is located in Calle los Prismas, Urbanización Casablanca, Porís de Abona, Arico, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
Divers have the opportunity to observe an array of marine life including green turtles, butterfly rays, roughtail stingrays, octopus, cuttlefish, and barracudas.
This dive site is considered easy and accessible for most of the year. It features a lava wall that frames a sebadales, providing a habitat where green turtles are frequently spotted. Adjacent to this area, there is a spacious sandy section where divers can observe various species of rays and occasionally even spot sea eagles.
With a visibility of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, this dive site is suitable for beginners. It is located in Calle los Prismas, Urbanización Casablanca, Porís de Abona, Arico, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
Diving Conditions Score for El Poris
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Poris
Depth
14m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for El Poris
Wave Height
0.42m
Wind Speed
13.5 m/s
Water Temp
21.8°C
Visibility
35.58km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
5.25s
Air Temperature
23.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Poris
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Dive Score Chart for El Poris
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.638888888888888/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.5m, Wind 18 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.595744680851063/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at El Poris: 06:00
Sunset at El Poris: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at El Poris 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
11:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.5m (4.8s), Wind: 18 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.56m (4.5s), Wind: 8.4 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 3.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El PorisAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Poris
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 Poris
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.2/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Poris
January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for El Poris
Water Temp
27.4°C / 81.3°F
July
Visibility
16.6m / 54.5ft
December
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Poris
El Poris shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.4°C) and January the coldest (14.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 21, 2026
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