Pikatxilla
This site boasts a massive east-west orientated wall with a ridge that ranges from 3-5m deep, gradually descending down to 30-32m on the north face. The south face, on the other hand, is slightly shallower, reaching depths of 25-26m.
Divers exploring La Pikatxilla in the Cantabrian Sea, located near Zurriola beach just a short 10-minute boat ride from the boarding point, will be treated to an abundance of marine life. The walls of Pikatxilla are teeming with colorful nudibranchs, santiaguiños, and galateas. Along the ridge, divers can spot gobies, blennies, triggerfish, txitxarros, breams, and sea bass. Exploring the remains of wrecks in the area, divers may encounter conger eels, lobsters, spider crabs, mosaic stripes, monkfish, cuttlefish, scrapie, pouts, and if lucky, even red-billed sharks. Don't forget to look up for sunfish, adding an extra touch of awe to your diving experience.
With a visibility of around 7 meters and a maximum depth of 25 meters, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Located in Spain, it offers a convenient and accessible location in Kutrallako bidea, Ulia, San Sebastián, Donostialdea, Gipuzkoa, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, 20013, Spain.
Divers exploring La Pikatxilla in the Cantabrian Sea, located near Zurriola beach just a short 10-minute boat ride from the boarding point, will be treated to an abundance of marine life. The walls of Pikatxilla are teeming with colorful nudibranchs, santiaguiños, and galateas. Along the ridge, divers can spot gobies, blennies, triggerfish, txitxarros, breams, and sea bass. Exploring the remains of wrecks in the area, divers may encounter conger eels, lobsters, spider crabs, mosaic stripes, monkfish, cuttlefish, scrapie, pouts, and if lucky, even red-billed sharks. Don't forget to look up for sunfish, adding an extra touch of awe to your diving experience.
With a visibility of around 7 meters and a maximum depth of 25 meters, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Located in Spain, it offers a convenient and accessible location in Kutrallako bidea, Ulia, San Sebastián, Donostialdea, Gipuzkoa, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, 20013, Spain.
Diving Conditions Score for Pikatxilla
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pikatxilla
Depth
25m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Pikatxilla
Wave Height
0.52m
Wind Speed
6.2 m/s
Water Temp
23.7°C
Visibility
30.04km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
7s
Air Temperature
22.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pikatxilla
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Dive Score Chart for Pikatxilla
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 8.767427983539095/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.56m, Wind 4.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 8.13692614770459/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pikatxilla: 06:00
Sunset at Pikatxilla: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Pikatxilla 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
10:00Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.56m (8.1s), Wind: 4.8 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for PikatxillaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pikatxilla
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 Pikatxilla
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Pikatxilla
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.9
December
Score: 9.8
Ideal Conditions for Pikatxilla
Water Temp
24.3°C / 75.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pikatxilla
Pikatxilla shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (24.3°C) and December the coldest (20.3°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 19, 2026
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