El Veril
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.74m (7.6s), Wind: 4.3 m/s
Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.68m, Wind: 4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El VerilAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Veril
Ideal Conditions for El Veril
Water Temp
24.0°C / 75.2°F
July
Visibility
16.1m / 52.8ft
December
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
January
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 10, 2026