La Pared
Dive into a captivating wall with a depth ranging from 5 to 18 meters. This incredible dive spot is nestled between the San Andres buoy and Las Piscinas buoy in the beautiful waters of Spain. Perfect for divers of all levels, including beginners, this site offers an opportunity to explore in both directions and even venture onto the platform at the top.
Prepare to be mesmerized by the abundance of marine life that adorns the wall. Marvel at the diverse array of soft coral, sponges, nudibranchs, crustaceans, mollusks, and elusive moray eels hiding within the crevices. Additionally, keep an eye out for fascinating creatures such as octopuses, three tails, snappers, anchovies, and if you're lucky, the occasional sunfish.
With a visibility of approximately 15 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, this dive promises an unforgettable underwater experience. Located near the Lighthouse Tarifa on Carrretera de la Isla de las Palomas in Huerta del Rey, Tarifa, Campo de Gibraltar, Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain, this exceptional dive site is just waiting to be explored.
Prepare to be mesmerized by the abundance of marine life that adorns the wall. Marvel at the diverse array of soft coral, sponges, nudibranchs, crustaceans, mollusks, and elusive moray eels hiding within the crevices. Additionally, keep an eye out for fascinating creatures such as octopuses, three tails, snappers, anchovies, and if you're lucky, the occasional sunfish.
With a visibility of approximately 15 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, this dive promises an unforgettable underwater experience. Located near the Lighthouse Tarifa on Carrretera de la Isla de las Palomas in Huerta del Rey, Tarifa, Campo de Gibraltar, Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain, this exceptional dive site is just waiting to be explored.
Diving Conditions Score for La Pared
7.4
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for La Pared
Depth
21m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for La Pared
Wave Height
0.56m
Wind Speed
24.9 m/s
Water Temp
21.5°C
Visibility
40.24km
Cloud Cover
53%
Wave Period
6.45s
Air Temperature
26.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Pared
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Dive Score Chart for La Pared
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.953104580152672/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.52m, Wind 14.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.3026333333333335/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at La Pared: 06:00
Sunset at La Pared: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at La Pared 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: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.52m (6.55s), Wind: 14.1 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.56m, Wind: 12 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for La ParedAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Pared
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 Pared
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 Pared
December
Score: 8.2
January
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.9
Ideal Conditions for La Pared
Water Temp
24.8°C / 76.6°F
July
Visibility
14.5m / 47.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for La Pared
La Pared 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026
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