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Laguna de la Colgada

The lagoon complex within the Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park offers divers a unique experience in the underwater world. With its constantly replenished water from springs and waterfalls, as well as underground sources, this expansive pool of water creates a thriving ecosystem. Its banks are adorned with reeds and low scrub, providing easy entry points for divers from any direction. The sandy bottom, often in the form of heavy mud, adds to the intriguing underwater landscape.

Divers exploring these waters will have the opportunity to encounter a variety of marine life. Species such as Pike Perch, American Perch or Black Bass, Percasol, Naiads (a type of freshwater clam), and the red crab are commonly found here. This rich biodiversity makes every dive an exciting and memorable experience.

Situated within the Spanish autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, the Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park is a protected area and a significant wetland. Comprising sixteen interconnected lagoons along the Guadiana Viejo valley, these backwaters are connected by travertine barriers. This natural marvel is a sight to behold both above and below the water's surface.

Divers can expect a visibility of approximately 8 meters and can explore depths of up to 10 meters. With such accessible depths and the enchanting underwater scenery, this site is ideal for divers of all levels, including beginners.

Located near the Carretera Lagunas de Ruidera in Ossa de Montiel, Campo de Montiel, Albacete, Castile-La Mancha, Spain, this dive site offers a convenient and captivating adventure for divers seeking to immerse themselves in the wonders of the underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for Laguna de la Colgada

6.3
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Laguna de la Colgada

Depth

10m

Visibility

8m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Laguna de la Colgada

Wave Height

1m

Wind Speed

8.4 m/s

Water Temp

18°C

Visibility

40.92km

Cloud Cover

32%

Wave Period

8s

Air Temperature

22.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Laguna de la Colgada
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Dive Score Chart for Laguna de la Colgada

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.8171333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 3.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.361733333333333/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Laguna de la Colgada: 06:00
Sunset at Laguna de la Colgada: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Laguna de la Colgada 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.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 3.6 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 3.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Laguna de la Colgada
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Laguna de la Colgada

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 Laguna de la Colgada

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.7/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Laguna de la Colgada

January
Score: 8.9
February
Score: 8.8
December
Score: 8.3

Ideal Conditions for Laguna de la Colgada

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.0°C / 78.8°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.5m / 54.1ft

February

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.6m / 2.0ft

February

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Laguna de la Colgada

Laguna de la Colgada shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.7°C) and January the coldest (2.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 0.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 16, 2026

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