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Piedras Altas

To experience this breathtaking dive, a boat is essential. Situated on the west side of the Punta de la Mona cliff, we can easily locate the dive site by referencing the two parallel cracks etched into the cliff wall.

This dive site is teeming with an array of marine life, including schools of bogas, tres colas, sargos, and snappers. Explorers may also encounter amberjacks and discover an abundance of vibrant corals.

Our descent will commence after anchoring at a depth of 12 to 15 meters. It's important to exercise caution and closely monitor our depth, as the dive can reach up to 40 meters in the deepest section. Special attention should be paid to decompression, which can be lengthy depending on our bottom time. The name of the area originates from distinct rock formations, which are actually sizable stones dislodged from the cliff and positioned vertically. With exceptional luminosity, particularly within the first 20 meters, divers will be treated to a stunning landscape, featuring tunnels, overheads, expansive cracks, and captivating overhangs that beckon exploration into the blue depths.

Dive Information:
- Visibility: 12 meters
- Maximum Depth: 24 meters
- Recommended Diver Level: Advanced

Location Details:
Country: Spain
Close Location: Calle de Peñasol, Las Terrazas, Marina del Este, Almuñécar, Comarca de la Costa Granadina, Granada, Andalusia, 18697, Spain

Diving Conditions Score for Piedras Altas

8.1
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Piedras Altas

Depth

24m

Visibility

12m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Piedras Altas

Wave Height

0.84m

Wind Speed

7.9 m/s

Water Temp

24.5°C

Visibility

42.72km

Cloud Cover

13%

Wave Period

5.45s

Air Temperature

26.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Piedras Altas
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Dive Score Chart for Piedras Altas

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.2637/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.86m, Wind 4.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.949299999999999/10.

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

Sunrise at Piedras Altas: 06:00
Sunset at Piedras Altas: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Piedras Altas 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: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.86m (5.55s), Wind: 4.3 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 2.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Piedras Altas
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Piedras Altas

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 Piedras Altas

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 Piedras Altas

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

Ideal Conditions for Piedras Altas

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.8°C / 80.2°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

18.4m / 60.4ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.4m / 1.3ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Piedras Altas

Piedras Altas shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.2°C) and January the coldest (9.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 22, 2026

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