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Orange Coral

The Playa Chica Reef in Spain is a must-visit for divers of all levels. This dive site offers a captivating wall that starts at 5 meters and descends to an impressive depth of over 40 meters. At the end of the wall, adventurers will find a small cave, known as the "Orange Coral" cave.

Inside the Orange Coral cave, divers will be mesmerized by the vibrant display of the namesake coral species. This unique spot is home to a variety of marine life, including magnificent grouper, bream, white-eyed creatures, and colorful anemones. Additionally, pelagic species such as sardines and tunids can often be observed in this area.

The Playa Chica Reef is renowned as a top diving location in Lanzarote, and it's especially loved by enthusiasts of deep-wall diving. The underwater landscape here is adorned with a blanket of vivid sponges, enhancing the visual experience. With a visibility of 19 meters and a maximum depth of 30 meters, this site ensures an incredible underwater adventure.

To explore the Playa Chica Reef, advanced and expert divers are recommended. Its close location to Paracraft Lanzarote, Roque del Oeste, Puerto del Carmen, Tías, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, makes it easily accessible for divers seeking an unforgettable diving experience in Spain.

Diving Conditions Score for Orange Coral

6.5
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 Orange Coral

Depth

30m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Orange Coral

Wave Height

0.64m

Wind Speed

9.2 m/s

Water Temp

21.3°C

Visibility

18.02km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

6.95s

Air Temperature

19.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Orange Coral
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Dive Score Chart for Orange Coral

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.118091127098321/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.64m, Wind 6.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.573342512077295/10.

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

Sunrise at Orange Coral: 06:00
Sunset at Orange Coral: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Orange Coral 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
6:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.64m (6.95s), Wind: 6.7 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 6.5 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Orange Coral
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Orange Coral

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 Orange Coral

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.6/10

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

Best Months for Orange Coral

January
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 8.7
February
Score: 8.5

Ideal Conditions for Orange Coral

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.3°C / 75.7°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.9m / 45.6ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Orange Coral

Orange Coral shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.3°C) and January the coldest (14.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 November to January, 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 18, 2026

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