Las Calles
This dive site is located on the Atlantic side of Tarifa Island in Spain. It is an ideal location for divers of all levels, including beginners. With its wall area, sandy bottom, and rock corridors, this site offers a diverse underwater configuration that allows for various routes between depths of 8 and 18 meters. The unique shape of the rocks creates an immersive experience that feels like strolling through streets.
Divers can expect a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters at this site. The underwater landscape offers a rich variety of marine life, including nudibranchs, schools of fish fry, electric rays, octopuses, moray eels, bogabantes, and different crabs. For those seeking an unforgettable diving adventure, this location near Castillo de Tarifa in Andalusia, Spain is a must-visit.
Divers can expect a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters at this site. The underwater landscape offers a rich variety of marine life, including nudibranchs, schools of fish fry, electric rays, octopuses, moray eels, bogabantes, and different crabs. For those seeking an unforgettable diving adventure, this location near Castillo de Tarifa in Andalusia, Spain is a must-visit.
Diving Conditions Score for Las Calles
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Las Calles
Depth
20m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Las Calles
Wave Height
0.78m
Wind Speed
13.6 m/s
Water Temp
21.6°C
Visibility
40.24km
Cloud Cover
53%
Wave Period
5.15s
Air Temperature
26°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Las Calles
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Dive Score Chart for Las Calles
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.817339215686275/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 15.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.173374074074075/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Las Calles: 06:00
Sunset at Las Calles: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Las Calles 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: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.58m (6.8s), Wind: 15.9 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 12 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Las CallesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Las Calles
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 Las Calles
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 Las Calles
December
Score: 8.2
January
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.9
Ideal Conditions for Las Calles
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 Las Calles
Las Calles 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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