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Gran Cañon

Welcome to the breathtaking dive site - Gran Cañon! As one of the most sought-after dive locations in Spain, Gran Cañon offers an unforgettable underwater experience. With crystal clear visibility of 8m and a maximum depth of 22m, divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, can explore the wonders hidden beneath the water's surface.

Located in the beautiful country of Spain, Gran Cañon is situated near Elgorriaga-Aranaga bidea, Bidebieta, San Sebastián, Donostialdea, Gipuzkoa, within the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country. Its convenient location makes it easily accessible for divers from all over.

Dive into the depths of Gran Cañon and discover a diverse marine life, vibrant coral reefs, and fascinating underwater rock formations. Whether you are a beginner seeking a new adventure or an advanced diver looking for a challenge, our dive site caters to all levels of diving expertise.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Gran Cañon and experience the thrill of exploring this captivating underwater world. Book your dive today and let our experienced instructors guide you through an unforgettable journey beneath the waves.

Diving Conditions Score for Gran Cañon

6.8
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Gran Cañon

Depth

22m

Visibility

8m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Gran Cañon

Wave Height

1.12m

Wind Speed

13.9 m/s

Water Temp

23.6°C

Visibility

18.04km

Cloud Cover

34%

Wave Period

7.9s

Air Temperature

21.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Gran Cañon
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Dive Score Chart for Gran Cañon

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.1445454545454545/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.16m, Wind 16.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.675662626262627/10.

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

Sunrise at Gran Cañon: 06:00
Sunset at Gran Cañon: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Gran Cañon 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
11:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.16m (8.8s), Wind: 16.1 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.04m, Wind: 12.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Gran Cañon
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gran Cañon

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 Gran Cañon

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 Gran Cañon

January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 9.2

Ideal Conditions for Gran Cañon

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

20.7°C / 69.3°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.7m / 61.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Gran Cañon

Gran Cañon shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (20.7°C) and January the coldest (4.2°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 - Jul 1, 2026

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