La Emboscada
On the shallower portion of the reef's pinnacle, you'll be greeted by stunning shoals of yellowtail, garfish, and parrotfish. As you approach the wall, prepare to be awed by the presence of formidable hunters such as barracudas, tunas, and bonitos.
With a visibility of 18 meters, this dive site offers an immersive experience where divers can fully appreciate the underwater marvels. The maximum depth of 28 meters caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Located in Spain, in close proximity to Museo del la Sal at Calle Antonio Garcia Darias, Salinas del Carmen, Antigua, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, 35610, this dive site promises a unique and unforgettable underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for La Emboscada
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La Emboscada
Depth
28m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for La Emboscada
Wave Height
0.5m
Wind Speed
15.5 m/s
Water Temp
21.2°C
Visibility
20.62km
Cloud Cover
95%
Wave Period
4.5s
Air Temperature
19.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for La Emboscada
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.611796296296296/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.52m, Wind 12.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.1425333333333345/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at La Emboscada 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: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.52m (4.5s), Wind: 12.1 m/s
Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.54m, Wind: 11.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La EmboscadaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Emboscada
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 Emboscada
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for La Emboscada
Ideal Conditions for La Emboscada
Water Temp
23.9°C / 75.0°F
July
Visibility
13.4m / 44.0ft
December
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for La Emboscada
La Emboscada shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (23.9°C) and January the coldest (13.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.5m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026