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Los Guirres

Located on Los Guirres Beach in the Canary Islands, Spain, you'll discover one of the most captivating and uncrowded dive sites on the island - "Las Hermanas." This dive spot features a series of formations that are arranged in a similar fashion, making it easy to navigate and explore. The resemblance between these formations may cause some confusion, adding an element of excitement to your underwater adventure.

Divers of all levels, from beginners to the more advanced, will find Las Hermanas to be an ideal location for observing shallow water turtles. As you explore the depths, you'll encounter magnificent mantelinas and black stingrays gracefully gliding through the sandy bottom.

It's important to note that during your initial dives, it is advisable to visit at low tide. This will allow you to distinguish between the rocks and the shoreline, ensuring you don't get disoriented. The sisters themselves lie within a shallow area, boasting awe-inspiring volcanic arches. As you venture deeper, the composition of the seabed transitions from volcanic rock to expansive sandy areas, teeming with vibrant marine life and notable in size.

Las Hermanas offers excellent visibility of up to 20 meters and reaches a maximum depth of 19 meters. Whether you're a novice or seasoned diver, this remarkable site promises an unforgettable underwater experience. So pack your gear and prepare to immerse yourself in the wonders of Las Hermanas dive site.

Diving Conditions Score for Los Guirres

6.7
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 Los Guirres

Depth

19m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Los Guirres

Wave Height

0.64m

Wind Speed

8.1 m/s

Water Temp

21.7°C

Visibility

37.38km

Cloud Cover

5%

Wave Period

7.65s

Air Temperature

19°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.401533333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 6.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.953333333333333/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at Los Guirres 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
17:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.66m (8s), Wind: 6.2 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 5.7 m/s

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

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 Guirres

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.1/10

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

Best Months for Los Guirres

January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.8

Ideal Conditions for Los Guirres

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.0°C / 75.2°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.1m / 52.8ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Los Guirres

Los Guirres shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.0°C) and January the coldest (14.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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