El Venado
"El Venado" is a captivating bay located just a short 10-minute boat ride from Chuncho in Pucusana, Peru. This pristine dive site offers two distinct underwater landscapes to explore - a rocky bottom and a sandy bottom. As you descend into the depths, you'll discover a fascinating wall that starts at 8 meters and can take you as deep as 25 meters.
Divers of all levels will be entranced by the abundance of vibrant marine life that calls "El Venado" home. However, the true stars of the show are the elusive moray eels who cleverly camouflage themselves amidst the rocks, and the graceful starfish that add a splash of color to the underwater world.
With a visibility of 6 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, "El Venado" promises an immersive experience for advanced and expert divers alike. Nestled in the limpid waters of Pucusana, this dive site offers a captivating underwater retreat for those seeking adventure in the depths. Explore the wonders of "El Venado" and unlock the secrets of Peru's mesmerizing aquatic landscape.
Divers of all levels will be entranced by the abundance of vibrant marine life that calls "El Venado" home. However, the true stars of the show are the elusive moray eels who cleverly camouflage themselves amidst the rocks, and the graceful starfish that add a splash of color to the underwater world.
With a visibility of 6 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, "El Venado" promises an immersive experience for advanced and expert divers alike. Nestled in the limpid waters of Pucusana, this dive site offers a captivating underwater retreat for those seeking adventure in the depths. Explore the wonders of "El Venado" and unlock the secrets of Peru's mesmerizing aquatic landscape.
Diving Conditions Score for El Venado
6.4
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Venado
Depth
22m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for El Venado
Wave Height
1.32m
Wind Speed
10.3 m/s
Water Temp
22.7°C
Visibility
26.12km
Cloud Cover
9%
Wave Period
11.5s
Air Temperature
19.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Venado
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Dive Score Chart for El Venado
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.004574381368268/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.32m, Wind 9.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.503011111111111/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at El Venado: 06:00
Sunset at El Venado: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at El Venado 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.
Best Overall
9:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.32m (11.45s), Wind: 9.5 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.32m, Wind: 13.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El VenadoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Venado
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 Venado
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for El Venado
July
Score: 9.0
August
Score: 8.9
June
Score: 8.8
Ideal Conditions for El Venado
Water Temp
19.8°C / 67.6°F
March
Visibility
14.4m / 47.2ft
May
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Venado
El Venado follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (19.8°C) and October the coldest (12.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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 18, 2026
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