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Los Buzos

Discover one of the most breathtaking dive sites in the area, featuring two submerged islands that are approximately 80 meters apart. The islands offer a diverse underwater landscape, with the shallowest point reaching a depth of 8 meters. As you explore further, you'll encounter a stunning 30-meter wall or gently sloping drops that descend to 40 meters.

With exceptional visibility of up to 15 meters, divers are treated to an awe-inspiring underwater spectacle, teeming with vibrant reef fish, fascinating crustaceans, and the possibility of encountering majestic cetaceans. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the captivating blue tang.

Both the north and south sides of the dive site can be explored, as there is ample distance along the edge to embark on multiple captivating tours without revisiting the same areas. For those who prefer a shallower dive, there is also the option to embark on a tour in the more accessible areas, suitable for divers who prefer to stay within a maximum depth of 12 meters.

Located in Colombia, this exceptional dive site offers an unforgettable experience for divers of all levels, making it an ideal choice for beginners seeking to immerse themselves in the wonders of the underwater world. Start your diving adventure in Colombia today and explore the depths of this mesmerizing dive site.

Diving Conditions Score for Los Buzos

7.2
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Los Buzos

Depth

17m

Visibility

15m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Los Buzos

Wave Height

0.46m

Wind Speed

9.2 m/s

Water Temp

30.6°C

Visibility

27.04km

Cloud Cover

95%

Wave Period

5.5s

Air Temperature

31°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Los Buzos
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Dive Score Chart for Los Buzos

Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 8.744809523809526/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.48m, Wind 3.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.72392807017544/10.

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

Sunrise at Los Buzos: 06:00
Sunset at Los Buzos: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Los Buzos 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
10:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.48m (5.25s), Wind: 3.5 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 6.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Los Buzos
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Los Buzos

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 Buzos

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.7/10

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

Best Months for Los Buzos

January
Score: 9.8
December
Score: 9.8
February
Score: 9.6

Ideal Conditions for Los Buzos

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.5°C / 79.7°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.1m / 46.3ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.3m / 4.3ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Los Buzos

Los Buzos shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (26.5°C) and November the coldest (22.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.3m 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). February is usually the driest month with 0.2mm 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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