Las Eras
One of the highlights of Las Eras is the abundance of marine life that thrives here. At each level, you'll encounter a variety of fascinating species, including Trumpet Fish, Arrow Crabs, Dentrix, Damsels, and Wrasse. As you venture deeper into the site, you may even come across incredible creatures like Stingrays, Octopuses, and a surprising feature known as the Religious Nativity Scene.
One of the reasons why Las Eras is such a popular dive spot is its strategic position. The Northside features a natural wall with deep rifts and numerous little caves, creating a fascinating environment for exploration. On the Southside, you'll find a pipeline that has become a haven for juvenile fish. Additionally, the Northside is adorned with statues, with the most famous being a Buddha guarding a captivating swim-through inhabited by big trumpet fish, stingrays, morays, and porcupine fish. The natural wall extends to a depth of 40 meters, providing a strategic location to witness mesmerizing sights such as schools of bogues, large barracudas, angel sharks, and eagle rays.
With a visibility of approximately 17 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, divers at Las Eras can expect a clear and immersive underwater experience. For those in search of a memorable dive adventure in Spain, Las Eras offers a captivating blend of marine life and stunning underwater landscapes. Plan your visit to this remarkable dive site located at 6, Calle los Banquitos, Las Eras, Fasnia, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, 38570, Spain.
Diving Conditions Score for Las Eras
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Las Eras
Depth
20m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Las Eras
Wave Height
0.64m
Wind Speed
10.1 m/s
Water Temp
21.8°C
Visibility
35.26km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.35s
Air Temperature
24.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Las Eras
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.389774074074074/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 3.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.641123595505618/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Las Eras 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: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.58m (4.5s), Wind: 3.2 m/s
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 6.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Las ErasAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Las Eras
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 Eras
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Las Eras
Ideal Conditions for Las Eras
Water Temp
22.8°C / 73.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Las Eras
Las Eras shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.8°C) and December the coldest (18.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 - Jun 22, 2026