Pechiguera
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1.08m (7.65s), Wind: 18 m/s
Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1.16m, Wind: 21.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for PechigueraAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Pechiguera
Ideal Conditions for Pechiguera
Water Temp
24.1°C / 75.4°F
July
Visibility
13.8m / 45.3ft
November
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
November
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026