La Corniza
The reef platform in the northern sector of the island features a steep wall that descends from 8 to 21 meters below the surface. Along the way, the coral ledges and sandy bottoms create a diverse habitat for marine life, including frequent sightings of nurse sharks.
The wall of the Cornice is adorned with black whip corals, providing a stunning visual display. Keep an eye out for tiny pencil shrimps that can be observed amidst the corals. At the sandy bottom, located at a depth of 21 meters, it is common to encounter stingrays gliding gracefully.
With a visibility of 11 meters, this dive site offers an immersive underwater experience. The maximum depth reaches 19 meters, suitable for divers of all levels - from beginners to advanced and experts. Situated in Colombia, specifically near El Ingles in Cartagena, Bolívar, this location provides easy access for divers seeking an unforgettable diving adventure.
The wall of the Cornice is adorned with black whip corals, providing a stunning visual display. Keep an eye out for tiny pencil shrimps that can be observed amidst the corals. At the sandy bottom, located at a depth of 21 meters, it is common to encounter stingrays gliding gracefully.
With a visibility of 11 meters, this dive site offers an immersive underwater experience. The maximum depth reaches 19 meters, suitable for divers of all levels - from beginners to advanced and experts. Situated in Colombia, specifically near El Ingles in Cartagena, Bolívar, this location provides easy access for divers seeking an unforgettable diving adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for La Corniza
7.8
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La Corniza
Depth
19m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for La Corniza
Wave Height
0.72m
Wind Speed
8.7 m/s
Water Temp
30.5°C
Visibility
30.84km
Cloud Cover
46%
Wave Period
6.85s
Air Temperature
27.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Corniza
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Dive Score Chart for La Corniza
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.409766213151926/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.92m, Wind 1.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.7218/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at La Corniza: 06:00
Sunset at La Corniza: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at La Corniza 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
6:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.92m (7.35s), Wind: 1.4 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.96m, Wind: 2.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La CornizaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Corniza
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 Corniza
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.7/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for La Corniza
December
Score: 9.8
January
Score: 9.7
March
Score: 9.6
Ideal Conditions for La Corniza
Water Temp
26.5°C / 79.7°F
May
Visibility
13.7m / 44.9ft
December
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for La Corniza
La Corniza shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.5°C) and November the coldest (22.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.2m 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). February is usually the driest month with 0.5mm 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026
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