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Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero

This boat-only dive site in Spain is a popular choice for divers of all levels due to its abundant turtle population. It's perfect for both snorkeling and training. During the high season, you can expect a good number of fellow divers.

The diverse marine life at this site includes turtles, rays, stingrays, angelshar, schools of bastard grunt, barracudas, and many other fascinating species. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this dive site caters to all skill levels. The maximum depth is 25 meters, and there are spacious sandy areas that provide an excellent opportunity to test your orientation skills.

It's essential to exercise caution when diving with groundswell and avoid the rocky areas to ensure your safety, as the waves can be unpredictable. The visibility at this dive site typically reaches around 18 meters, providing a clear and enjoyable diving experience.

If you're planning to explore this underwater wonderland, you can find this dive site located near Llano de las Mesas, Palm-Mar, Los Cristianos, Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, 38650, Spain. So gear up and dive into the extraordinary world awaiting beneath the surface.

Diving Conditions Score for Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero

8.3
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero

Depth

21m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero

Wave Height

0.62m

Wind Speed

3.4 m/s

Water Temp

21.9°C

Visibility

30.04km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

6.7s

Air Temperature

25.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero
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Dive Score Chart for Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 9.241536643026006/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 2.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.652178494623657/10.

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

Sunrise at Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero: 06:00
Sunset at Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero 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
16:00

Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.58m (7.05s), Wind: 2.3 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 2.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero

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 Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.9/10

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

Best Months for Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero

January
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 8.9
February
Score: 8.7

Ideal Conditions for Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.3°C / 72.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.5m / 50.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero

Palm-Mar Wall / Bufadero shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.3°C) and January the coldest (14.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 March to May, 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 21, 2026

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