El Templo
Explore the rocky terrain and discover a diverse array of marine life, ranging from vibrant nudibranchs to elusive moray eels, lobsters, conger eels, and if you're lucky, a sighting of a majestic lobster. As we embark on this dive, our experienced dive guide will ensure your safety by starting from the anchor location. A marker buoy will be placed on the anchor, and a reel line will be deployed, guiding us across the oval-shaped mound that lacks clear sea and land sides. You'll have the opportunity to thoroughly explore the entire mound before ascending.
With a visibility of 13 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this dive promises breathtaking underwater views. Only recommended for advanced divers, this site offers a unique and thrilling underwater adventure. Don't miss the chance to dive into the pristine waters of Spain and discover the wonders hidden beneath the surface.
Diving Conditions Score for El Templo
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Templo
Depth
23m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for El Templo
Wave Height
0.48m
Wind Speed
3.4 m/s
Water Temp
24.8°C
Visibility
39.16km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
5s
Air Temperature
27.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for El Templo
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 9.1657/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.48m, Wind 5.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.891533333333335/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at El Templo 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: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.48m (5s), Wind: 5.7 m/s
Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.48m, Wind: 3.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El TemploAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Templo
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 Templo
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Templo
Ideal Conditions for El Templo
Water Temp
26.0°C / 78.8°F
July
Visibility
18.5m / 60.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Templo
El Templo shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.0°C) and January the coldest (5.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 20, 2026