El Salto
One of the highlights of this dive, which takes place between the months of June and October, is the opportunity to encounter female Solrayo sharks. These magnificent creatures can be observed in the company of the Baja Rosario dive.
Embark on a thrilling underwater journey as you navigate along a 20-meter wall. After approximately 10 minutes, you'll ascend to a steep area where single-file diving is required. Once you reach a depth of 8 meters, a captivating small cave awaits, providing the perfect backdrop for stunning photographs.
Continuing onward, you'll encounter a magnificent rock arch that serves as the home to a vibrant community of barracudas. Turn your attention to a fascinating tunnel located just 5 meters away, where you'll have the chance to observe a medium-sized grouper and, if you're fortunate, a Spotted burrish. Note that visibility reaches up to an impressive 22 meters, allowing for optimal underwater exploration.
Upon exiting the tunnel, you'll navigate towards the boat, concluding your extraordinary dive. It's worth noting that between the months of June and October, female Solrayo sharks migrate to this area to give birth, creating a truly unique spectacle. These awe-inspiring creatures reach impressive sizes of 4 meters in length and weigh over 400kg. El Hierro, situated in the Canary Islands of Spain, is among the select few places in the world where divers can witness and experience this remarkable phenomenon.
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, this dive offers an enchanting experience suited to divers of all levels. Located in El Pinar de El Hierro, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, this magnificent dive site in Spain awaits your exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for El Salto
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Salto
Depth
23m
Visibility
22m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for El Salto
Wave Height
0.72m
Wind Speed
5 m/s
Water Temp
23.5°C
Visibility
33.48km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
7.45s
Air Temperature
26.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for El Salto
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 9.113904697986577/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 2 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.626340692640692/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at El Salto 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.
Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.72m (7.45s), Wind: 2 m/s
Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.74m, Wind: 4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El SaltoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Salto
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 Salto
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Salto
Ideal Conditions for El Salto
Water Temp
24.1°C / 75.4°F
July
Visibility
16.1m / 52.8ft
October
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Salto
El Salto shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.1°C) and January the coldest (15.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.9m 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 21, 2026