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El Tortu

Dive Site: NE-SW Rocky Bar – A Beginner's Paradise in Spain

Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Spain's NE-SW Rocky Bar, the ideal spot for beginner divers. With a minimum depth of 14 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this dive is perfect for those with Open Water level certification. Don't forget to bring your flashlight for an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Discover a world of marine life both inside and outside the rocky holes. From breams to castanets, the vibrant ecosystem will amaze you. Keep an eye out for the Posidonia, a Mediterranean endemic aquatic plant that adds to the area's natural beauty.

To ensure a hassle-free dive, our experienced dive guide will provide a marker buoy at the anchor site. They will also lay a reel line across the entire rock bar, creating an easy-to-follow round trip itinerary. This way, you can explore the fascinating depths of the bar in either the NE or SW direction, depending on the current conditions. Generally, the dive will take you to depths of around 28-29 meters before returning to the lowest permissible depth of the bar.

With an impressive visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, divers at this site get the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the underwater wonders. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, this dive site offers an unforgettable experience for all.

Experience the wonders of the NE-SW Rocky Bar dive site in Spain. Book your dive adventure today and explore the captivating underwater world right off the coast.

Diving Conditions Score for El Tortu

9.7
Excellent

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

Dive Site Overview for El Tortu

Depth

20m

Visibility

11m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for El Tortu

Wave Height

0.24m

Wind Speed

3 m/s

Water Temp

25.3°C

Visibility

41.28km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.1s

Air Temperature

26.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.65111111111111/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.34m, Wind 4.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 9.107791164658636/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at El Tortu 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
7:00

Score: 9.7/10
Waves: 0.34m (4.8s), Wind: 4.5 m/s

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Best Night
20:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 3.4 m/s

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

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 Tortu

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.9/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for El Tortu

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8

Ideal Conditions for El Tortu

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.2°C / 75.6°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for El Tortu

El Tortu shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.2°C) and December the coldest (20.2°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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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