Los Arcos National Park
Los Arcos National Park, located in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is a renowned diving destination amongst divers of various skill levels. Situated in the southern part of Banderas Bay, this vibrant underwater world is nestled among a collection of granite islands. El Bajo and Devil's Canyon are just two of the captivating sites waiting to be explored. The park offers a plethora of marine life, including octopuses, lobsters, eagle rays, mantas, eels, butterflyfish, angelfish, damselfish, and more! With a visibility of 9m and a maximum depth of 20m, Los Arcos National Park is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Close to MX Hwy 200 in Boca de Tomatlán, Puerto Vallarta, this dive site is easily accessible for diving enthusiasts. Plan your next dive adventure at Los Arcos National Park and experience the wonders of the underwater world in these pristine waters.
Diving Conditions Score for Los Arcos National Park
8.6
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Los Arcos National Park
Depth
20m
Visibility
9m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Los Arcos National Park
Wave Height
0.62m
Wind Speed
1.6 m/s
Water Temp
30.2°C
Visibility
13.42km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
12.2s
Air Temperature
26°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Los Arcos National Park
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Dive Score Chart for Los Arcos National Park
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 9.83180535475234/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.62m, Wind 2.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 9.139685507246378/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Los Arcos National Park: 06:00
Sunset at Los Arcos National Park: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Los Arcos National Park 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
14:00Score: 9.8/10
Waves: 0.62m (12.45s), Wind: 2.4 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 1.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Los Arcos National ParkAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Los Arcos National Park
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 Los Arcos National Park
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Los Arcos National Park
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
November
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Los Arcos National Park
Water Temp
27.3°C / 81.1°F
July
Visibility
19.1m / 62.7ft
December
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Los Arcos National Park
Los Arcos National Park shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.3°C) and January the coldest (19.5°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 18, 2026
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