Piedras Pintas
Welcome to our dive site located in a stunning cove with easy access. This site offers a gradually sloping bottom with a combination of sandy patches, rocks, and beautiful reefs. During the winter season, the area transforms with the mesmerizing formation of kelp. Just a quick 5-minute surface swim will take you to the center of the bay, where the depth reaches up to 10m/33ft.
Prepare to encounter a diverse marine life at this dive spot. Keep your eyes open for stingrays, scorpionfish, pike blenny, and snake eels that often grace the waters. Additionally, you may be lucky enough to come across schools of snappers and trevallies during your underwater exploration. This location is particularly popular among macro enthusiasts.
With a visibility of approximately 6m and a maximum depth of 9m, this dive site is perfect for divers of all levels, including beginners. Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of this Mexican paradise, conveniently situated near Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico.
Come and experience the wonders of this captivating underwater world - a true haven for divers seeking adventure and awe-inspiring marine encounters.
Prepare to encounter a diverse marine life at this dive spot. Keep your eyes open for stingrays, scorpionfish, pike blenny, and snake eels that often grace the waters. Additionally, you may be lucky enough to come across schools of snappers and trevallies during your underwater exploration. This location is particularly popular among macro enthusiasts.
With a visibility of approximately 6m and a maximum depth of 9m, this dive site is perfect for divers of all levels, including beginners. Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of this Mexican paradise, conveniently situated near Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico.
Come and experience the wonders of this captivating underwater world - a true haven for divers seeking adventure and awe-inspiring marine encounters.
Diving Conditions Score for Piedras Pintas
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Piedras Pintas
Depth
9m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Piedras Pintas
Wave Height
0.78m
Wind Speed
20.9 m/s
Water Temp
30.5°C
Visibility
48km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.35s
Air Temperature
32°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Piedras Pintas
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Dive Score Chart for Piedras Pintas
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.154666666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.38m, Wind 8.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.455422885572139/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Piedras Pintas: 06:00
Sunset at Piedras Pintas: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Piedras Pintas 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.
Best Overall
8:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.38m (6.25s), Wind: 8.2 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.42m, Wind: 17.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Piedras PintasAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Piedras Pintas
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 Pintas
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Piedras Pintas
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Piedras Pintas
Water Temp
22.8°C / 73.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Piedras Pintas
Piedras Pintas shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.8°C) and December the coldest (18.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 January to March, 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 22, 2026
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