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Pechiguera

This dive site is located just outside Playa Blanca, near the lighthouse in Spain. It offers an impressive underwater landscape and an abundance of marine life in the open sea. However, it is important to note that this dive is only suitable for experienced and technically trained divers.

While there may not be a wide variety of small sea creatures, divers can expect to encounter large schools of tuna and barracudas, as well as fascinating marine species such as corals, stingrays, angel sharks, and even mantas.

What makes this dive site truly unique are the lava walls along the coast and the volcanic tubes that divers can explore. These features create a captivating diving experience at different depths, allowing for various types of dives and decompression profiles. From stunning rocky formations to astonishing marine life sightings, and captivating corals below 40 meters, this dive site has something to offer for every adventurous diver.

With depths reaching down to 80 meters and beyond, this dive site serves as an excellent training ground for technical divers seeking a real adventure. The visibility underwater is around 20 meters, providing divers with a clear view of the breathtaking surroundings.

If you have the opportunity to explore this dive site in Spain, located near Montaña Roja in Yaiza, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, you will undoubtedly be amazed. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable diving experience that will leave you in awe of the underwater wonders this site has to offer.

Diving Conditions Score for Pechiguera

7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Pechiguera

Depth

18m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

expert

Weather Conditions for Pechiguera

Wave Height

1.1m

Wind Speed

16.2 m/s

Water Temp

21.1°C

Visibility

22.44km

Cloud Cover

100%

Wave Period

7.7s

Air Temperature

24.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pechiguera
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Dive Score Chart for Pechiguera

Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 7.283556862745098/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.08m, Wind 18 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 6.5748/10.

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

Sunrise at Pechiguera: 06:00
Sunset at Pechiguera: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Pechiguera 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
12:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.08m (7.65s), Wind: 18 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.16m, Wind: 21.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Pechiguera
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pechiguera

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 Pechiguera

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 Pechiguera

January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.5

Ideal Conditions for Pechiguera

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.1°C / 75.4°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.8m / 45.3ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Pechiguera

Pechiguera shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.1°C) and January the coldest (14.4°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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