Muelle Viejo
Located in the historic dock of El Puerto, Tazacorte, this dive offers a fantastic underwater experience. Accessible from the well-protected beach, divers can enjoy this site year-round. Its close proximity to a nearby underwater moat creates the perfect conditions for spotting large animals both during the day and at night.
Encounters with impressive marine creatures are common here. Divers can expect to see medregales, adult black mutts, duck-billed morays, triggerfish, and octopuses. This dive site is particularly renowned for its night dives with large animals. Its strategic location attracts the largest adult specimens of each species found on the island.
With a visibility of 7m and a maximum depth of 10m, this dive is best suited for advanced divers. Situated in Spain, specifically in Puerto de Tazacorte, Tazacorte, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, 38797, this site is easily accessible and offers a truly memorable diving experience.
Encounters with impressive marine creatures are common here. Divers can expect to see medregales, adult black mutts, duck-billed morays, triggerfish, and octopuses. This dive site is particularly renowned for its night dives with large animals. Its strategic location attracts the largest adult specimens of each species found on the island.
With a visibility of 7m and a maximum depth of 10m, this dive is best suited for advanced divers. Situated in Spain, specifically in Puerto de Tazacorte, Tazacorte, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, 38797, this site is easily accessible and offers a truly memorable diving experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Muelle Viejo
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Muelle Viejo
Depth
10m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Muelle Viejo
Wave Height
1.26m
Wind Speed
10.7 m/s
Water Temp
21.6°C
Visibility
50km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8.25s
Air Temperature
26°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Muelle Viejo
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Dive Score Chart for Muelle Viejo
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.1466666666666665/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.28m, Wind 7 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 6.3382/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Muelle Viejo: 06:00
Sunset at Muelle Viejo: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Muelle Viejo 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
9:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.28m (8.5s), Wind: 7 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 6.3/10
Waves: 1.24m, Wind: 17.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Muelle ViejoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Muelle Viejo
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 Viejo
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 Muelle Viejo
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Muelle Viejo
Water Temp
22.9°C / 73.2°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Muelle Viejo
Muelle Viejo shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.9°C) and December the coldest (18.9°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 6, 2026
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