El Puente
Experience the wonders of this shallow volcanic formation that has been sculpted by thousands of years of swell. Dive below a natural bridge to witness mesmerizing light phenomena, navigate through narrow tunnels, and explore a majestic maze teeming with marine life.
Seeking refuge within the volcanic cracks, you'll find moray eels, while yellowfin jacks, groupers, and breams hover beneath the bridge. Resting on sandy patches, you may also encounter sting and electric rays.
With a visibility of 17m and a maximum depth of 11m, this dive site is perfect for beginner divers. Located near Lobos Island, La Oliva, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain, it offers a captivating underwater experience that will leave you in awe.
Seeking refuge within the volcanic cracks, you'll find moray eels, while yellowfin jacks, groupers, and breams hover beneath the bridge. Resting on sandy patches, you may also encounter sting and electric rays.
With a visibility of 17m and a maximum depth of 11m, this dive site is perfect for beginner divers. Located near Lobos Island, La Oliva, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain, it offers a captivating underwater experience that will leave you in awe.
Diving Conditions Score for El Puente
7.3
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Puente
Depth
11m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for El Puente
Wave Height
0.84m
Wind Speed
9.2 m/s
Water Temp
21.5°C
Visibility
21.88km
Cloud Cover
9%
Wave Period
5.9s
Air Temperature
24°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Puente
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Dive Score Chart for El Puente
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 7.817842028985507/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.82m, Wind 8.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.159519047619048/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at El Puente: 06:00
Sunset at El Puente: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at El Puente 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
12:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.82m (5.75s), Wind: 8.3 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.9m, Wind: 13.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El PuenteAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Puente
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 Puente
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 Puente
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for El Puente
Water Temp
23.3°C / 73.9°F
July
Visibility
12.9m / 42.3ft
November
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Puente
El Puente shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (23.3°C) and January the coldest (13.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 November to January, 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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