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El Puertito

El Puertito, located in Tenerife, Spain, is a dive site that is sure to capture the hearts of divers of all levels. With its easy entrance and a short swim, divers can quickly reach a depth of 8-10m, where they will be greeted by a stunning array of marine life in the bay.

The sandy bottom of El Puertito is home to a diverse ecosystem, including meadows, cuttlefish, sea horses, lizard fish, spider crabs, red mullet, and wide-eyed flounder. As divers venture closer to the reef, they will encounter an even greater variety of species, such as sharp nose puffer, octopus, band tail puffer, cardinal fish, trumpet fish, Atlantic damselfish, spider crabs, and a plethora of invertebrates and nudibranchia.

One of the highlights of diving in El Puertito is the opportunity to encounter green turtles during the dive. These majestic creatures call the area home and often make appearances, delighting divers with their graceful movements.

With a visibility of 17m and a maximum depth of 12m, El Puertito is an ideal dive site for beginners. Its close proximity to Puerto Colon, just a 10-minute journey, makes it easily accessible. Divers can anchor inside the bay at a depth of approximately 6 meters, providing a convenient starting point for exploring the underwater wonders of El Puertito.

Experience the vibrant life and colors beneath the surface at El Puertito, a must-visit dive site in Tenerife, Spain. Discover over 50 different species, including the enchanting green turtles, and create unforgettable memories in this submerged paradise.

Diving Conditions Score for El Puertito

7
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for El Puertito

Depth

12m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for El Puertito

Wave Height

0.64m

Wind Speed

5.5 m/s

Water Temp

21.6°C

Visibility

20.82km

Cloud Cover

2%

Wave Period

8.8s

Air Temperature

18.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Puertito
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Dive Score Chart for El Puertito

Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.950976979742173/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.56m, Wind 1.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.364640740740741/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at El Puertito: 06:00
Sunset at El Puertito: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at El Puertito 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.

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Best Overall
9:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.56m (9.05s), Wind: 1.8 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.62m, Wind: 4.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for El Puertito
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Puertito

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 Puertito

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 Puertito

January
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 8.9
February
Score: 8.7

Ideal Conditions for El Puertito

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.3°C / 72.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.5m / 50.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for El Puertito

El Puertito shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.3°C) and January the coldest (14.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 March to May, 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026

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