La Cuevita
Prepare to be captivated by a diverse array of hard and soft corals, providing a breathtaking backdrop for your underwater photography adventures. Additionally, keep an eye out for an abundance of fascinating crabs and shrimp that call this underwater paradise home.
Situated in Spain, this dive site boasts an impressive visibility of 16 meters and reaches a maximum depth of 13 meters. With its beginner-friendly dive conditions, divers of all experience levels can fully enjoy this remarkable underwater exploration. Located near Paseo de Los Muelles, Sardina del Norte, Gáldar, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, 35460, Spain, this dive site offers convenience and accessibility for divers seeking a memorable diving experience in the heart of Spain's underwater wonders.
Diving Conditions Score for La Cuevita
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La Cuevita
Depth
13m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for La Cuevita
Wave Height
0.96m
Wind Speed
16.1 m/s
Water Temp
21.1°C
Visibility
24.4km
Cloud Cover
30%
Wave Period
6.15s
Air Temperature
19.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for La Cuevita
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.213116402116403/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.88m, Wind 9.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.619948717948718/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at La Cuevita 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.
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.88m (6.3s), Wind: 9.2 m/s
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.88m (6.2s), Wind: 8.9 m/s
Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.86m, Wind: 9.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La CuevitaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Cuevita
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 Cuevita
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for La Cuevita
Ideal Conditions for La Cuevita
Water Temp
22.7°C / 72.9°F
July
Visibility
15.0m / 49.2ft
December
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for La Cuevita
La Cuevita shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.7°C) and January the coldest (14.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 17, 2026