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El Veril

Explore the captivating underwater world of the Bombilla dive site in Spain. This dive offers an unforgettable experience for divers of all levels, taking you through mesmerizing lava formations at shallow depths. Prepare to witness the remarkable volcanic crevice, brimming with an abundance of fascinating macro life.

During your dive, you will encounter a diverse array of marine species, including giant anemones, Redbacked Cleaner shrimps, bream, barracuda, moray eels, oceanic Trigger, electric rays, stingrays, sponges, pufferfish, spider crabs, and more. The vibrant underwater ecosystem will leave you in awe.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this dive is perfect for you. With a maximum depth of approximately 19 meters and a gentle descent that concludes in less than 10 meters, it is a technically undemanding dive accessible to all. Additionally, for those with good air consumption, there is an opportunity to extend your adventure by connecting with the Los Arcos dive, allowing you to explore diverse formations for up to 90 minutes.

With an impressive visibility of 17 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, this dive site offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the underwater wonders of Playa La Bombilla in Tazacorte, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Don't miss out on this extraordinary diving experience.

Diving Conditions Score for El Veril

7.8
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for El Veril

Depth

21m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for El Veril

Wave Height

0.8m

Wind Speed

11.4 m/s

Water Temp

23.3°C

Visibility

35.74km

Cloud Cover

10%

Wave Period

7.25s

Air Temperature

26.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.620877192982457/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 4.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.26714859437751/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at El Veril 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
15:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.74m (7.6s), Wind: 4.3 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.68m, Wind: 4 m/s

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

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 Veril

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.1/10

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

Best Months for El Veril

January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.8

Ideal Conditions for El Veril

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.0°C / 75.2°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.1m / 52.8ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for El Veril

El Veril shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.0°C) and January the coldest (14.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m 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 - Jul 10, 2026

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