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La Caldera Nueva

Located in the Atlantic zone of Tarifa, off the shores of Los Lances beach, is an exciting immersion point for divers. While there is no Natural Park buoy in this area, anchoring with the boat's anchor is necessary. With a depth ranging from 20m to 28m, this dive site requires an advanced diver qualification or a deep diving specialty. It is also recommended to use Nitrox for optimal results.

As you explore the depths, you will encounter remnants of a steamboat that dates back to the early 20th century. These well-preserved remains include the visible boiler and stern stern with the propeller. The underwater landscape mimics stone walls adorned with various openings, providing a glimpse of fascinating marine creatures such as conger eels, eels, and lobsters.

Located in Spain, specifically in Punta de Tarifa, Huerta del Rey, Tarifa, Campo de Gibraltar, Cádiz, Andalusia, 11380, this dive site offers a unique and memorable underwater experience. With a visibility of approximately 12m and a maximum depth of 23m, divers can immerse themselves in the captivating marine ecosystem.

Diving Conditions Score for La Caldera Nueva

7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for La Caldera Nueva

Depth

23m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for La Caldera Nueva

Wave Height

0.84m

Wind Speed

20.2 m/s

Water Temp

20.7°C

Visibility

42.14km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

6.65s

Air Temperature

24.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Caldera Nueva
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Dive Score Chart for La Caldera Nueva

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.587671302428257/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.92m, Wind 27.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.390568972746331/10.

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

Sunrise at La Caldera Nueva: 06:00
Sunset at La Caldera Nueva: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at La Caldera Nueva 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: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.92m (7.55s), Wind: 27.3 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.82m, Wind: 14.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for La Caldera Nueva
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Caldera Nueva

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 La Caldera Nueva

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.0/10

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

Best Months for La Caldera Nueva

December
Score: 8.2
January
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.9

Ideal Conditions for La Caldera Nueva

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.8°C / 76.6°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.5m / 47.6ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for La Caldera Nueva

La Caldera Nueva shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.8°C) and January the coldest (9.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 - Jun 18, 2026

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