La Deriva
Immerse yourself in the bay of sardine, with the entrance located at Roquete (Beach of rocks). Take advantage of the favorable current towards the exit point, allowing for a thrilling drift dive experience. This dive site offers a diverse range of ecosystems, providing the opportunity to encounter a wide variety of unique species.
With an impressive visibility of 11m and a maximum depth of 17m, this dive is recommended for advanced divers. The site is located in Spain, specifically at Carretera Sardina Km 6, Barranquillo del Vino, Gáldar, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, 35460. Don't miss the chance to explore this captivating underwater world!
With an impressive visibility of 11m and a maximum depth of 17m, this dive is recommended for advanced divers. The site is located in Spain, specifically at Carretera Sardina Km 6, Barranquillo del Vino, Gáldar, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, 35460. Don't miss the chance to explore this captivating underwater world!
Diving Conditions Score for La Deriva
6.8
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La Deriva
Depth
17m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for La Deriva
Wave Height
1.1m
Wind Speed
17.4 m/s
Water Temp
22.6°C
Visibility
17.6km
Cloud Cover
83%
Wave Period
6.5s
Air Temperature
21.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Deriva
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Dive Score Chart for La Deriva
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.251533333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.02m, Wind 18.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.818933333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at La Deriva: 06:00
Sunset at La Deriva: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at La Deriva 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
14:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.02m (6.3s), Wind: 18.2 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 1m (6.2s), Wind: 17.4 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.94m, Wind: 16.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La DerivaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Deriva
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 Deriva
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for La Deriva
January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for La Deriva
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 Deriva
La Deriva 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 - Jul 6, 2026
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