Grano de Oro
Just a short boat ride away from the Pucusana SPA or Santa María, you'll find this incredible dive site. It's a protected bay, ensuring optimal diving conditions nearly all the time. The average depth of this site is 14m, and beneath its surface lies a mesmerizing kelp forest teeming with a variety of marine life including fish, crabs, anemones, and more. Experience the beauty of this underwater wonderland right here in Peru. Suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to experts. Dive into the depths of Naplo, Pucusana, in the Province of Lima, Lima Metropolitan Area. Enjoy the breathtaking underwater scenery while exploring the waters of Lima, Peru.
Diving Conditions Score for Grano de Oro
6.3
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Grano de Oro
Depth
14m
Visibility
3m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Grano de Oro
Wave Height
2.26m
Wind Speed
9.1 m/s
Water Temp
23.2°C
Visibility
15.28km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
11.2s
Air Temperature
22.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Grano de Oro
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Dive Score Chart for Grano de Oro
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 6.255133333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 2.14m, Wind 6.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 5.89/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Grano de Oro: 06:00
Sunset at Grano de Oro: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Grano de Oro 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
16:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 2.14m (11.1s), Wind: 6.3 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 5.9/10
Waves: 1.5m, Wind: 17.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Grano de OroAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Grano de Oro
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 Grano de Oro
Summer
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Grano de Oro
July
Score: 9.0
August
Score: 8.9
June
Score: 8.8
Ideal Conditions for Grano de Oro
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 Grano de Oro
Grano de Oro 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 22, 2026
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