El Tazar
Along the steep walls of the gorge, you'll find the domain of abundant barracudas and bonitos, forming swirling swarms that captivate divers. Venture between the lava blocks, and you'll encounter an array of captivating marine life, including groupers, moray eels, parrotfish, and tube eels dwelling in the sandy patches.
With a visibility of approximately 17 meters, this dive promises stunning underwater vistas. The maximum depth reaches an impressive 27 meters, providing ample opportunities for divers of all levels to explore its enchanting depths. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this dive site caters to your skill level.
Situated in Spain, this aquatic marvel can be found near Museo del la Sal, Calle Antonio Garcia Darias, Salinas del Carmen, Antigua, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, 35610, Spain. Immerse yourself in the wonders of this extraordinary dive site and experience the beauty and richness of the underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for El Tazar
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Tazar
Depth
27m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for El Tazar
Wave Height
0.44m
Wind Speed
18.3 m/s
Water Temp
21.6°C
Visibility
18.68km
Cloud Cover
8%
Wave Period
4.35s
Air Temperature
24°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for El Tazar
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.859208527131783/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 12 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.419944444444444/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at El Tazar 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: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.58m (4.3s), Wind: 12 m/s
Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 14.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El TazarAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Tazar
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 Tazar
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Tazar
Ideal Conditions for El Tazar
Water Temp
23.9°C / 75.0°F
July
Visibility
13.4m / 44.0ft
December
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Tazar
El Tazar shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (23.9°C) and January the coldest (13.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.5m 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