Muelle abandonado
With a maximum depth of 14 meters, our dive site provides a safe and comfortable environment for divers to discover the wonders of the underwater world. The visibility here reaches up to 3 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the astounding biodiversity that surrounds you.
Being close to an abandoned platform and rocky dock, our dive site boasts a diverse marine life. As you explore, you'll encounter various fish species, crabs, a small kelp forest, as well as colorful nudibranchs and fascinating frogfish.
Join us at our dive site near the abandoned dock in Peru's Santa María del Mar for an unforgettable underwater adventure. Whether you're a beginner, advanced diver, or even an expert, you'll be captivated by the beauty and diversity that this site has to offer.
Diving Conditions Score for Muelle abandonado
Challenging conditions, for experienced divers only.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Muelle abandonado
Depth
11m
Visibility
3m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Muelle abandonado
Wave Height
1.44m
Wind Speed
10.7 m/s
Water Temp
21.8°C
Visibility
320m
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
11.3s
Air Temperature
17.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Muelle abandonado
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.0266951566951565/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.48m, Wind 12.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 5.494866385372715/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Muelle abandonado 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: 6.0/10
Waves: 1.48m (11.7s), Wind: 12.9 m/s
Score: 5.5/10
Waves: 1.52m, Wind: 9.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Muelle abandonadoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Muelle abandonado
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 Muelle abandonado
Summer
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Muelle abandonado
Ideal Conditions for Muelle abandonado
Water Temp
20.2°C / 68.4°F
March
Visibility
14.0m / 45.9ft
May
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Muelle abandonado
Muelle abandonado follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (20.2°C) and October the coldest (12.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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: 6 hr. ago - Jul 9, 2026