Escambrón
Welcome to our beautiful dive site located just a short distance from San Juan, United States. This shallow shore dive boasts a maximum depth of 8 meters and features a sandy/rocky bottom. Although coral is not abundant, divers will still be delighted by the diverse range of marine life that calls this site home.
With visibility ranging between 5 meters, this dive site is perfect for beginner divers and those looking to do check-out dives or training. Additionally, if you're seeking a leisurely dive without having to venture far from San Juan, this site is an ideal choice.
During your exploration, you can expect to encounter an array of species such as Blue Tang, Surgeon Fish, Angel, Trumpet fish, Sargent Majors, Wrasse, damsels, Butterflies, and much more. One of the highlights of this site is the high probability of spotting sea turtles, adding an extra touch of excitement to your underwater adventure.
Plan your dive at this remarkable dive site today and immerse yourself in the remarkable underwater world that awaits you.
With visibility ranging between 5 meters, this dive site is perfect for beginner divers and those looking to do check-out dives or training. Additionally, if you're seeking a leisurely dive without having to venture far from San Juan, this site is an ideal choice.
During your exploration, you can expect to encounter an array of species such as Blue Tang, Surgeon Fish, Angel, Trumpet fish, Sargent Majors, Wrasse, damsels, Butterflies, and much more. One of the highlights of this site is the high probability of spotting sea turtles, adding an extra touch of excitement to your underwater adventure.
Plan your dive at this remarkable dive site today and immerse yourself in the remarkable underwater world that awaits you.
Diving Conditions Score for Escambrón
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Escambrón
Depth
8m
Visibility
5m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Escambrón
Wave Height
1.06m
Wind Speed
27.6 m/s
Water Temp
27.9°C
Visibility
29.8km
Cloud Cover
97%
Wave Period
5.1s
Air Temperature
28.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Escambrón
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Dive Score Chart for Escambrón
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.4567000000000005/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.1m, Wind 25.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.968933333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Escambrón: 06:00
Sunset at Escambrón: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Escambrón 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
13:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 1.1m (5.6s), Wind: 25.9 m/s
Safest Overall
12:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 1.1m (5.65s), Wind: 24.3 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 1.06m, Wind: 25.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for EscambrónAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Escambrón
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 Escambrón
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.3/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Escambrón
January
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Escambrón
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
August
Visibility
11.9m / 39.0ft
December
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Escambrón
Escambrón shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.1°C) and December the coldest (21.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.7m 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 0.5mm 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 23, 2026
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