Playa - La Garita
This dive site in the Mediterranean part of the Island of Tarifa offers an opportunity for divers of all levels. Accessible from both the beach and a boat, it provides a depth range from 0 to 12m. With a combination of rocky and sandy bottoms, this location is perfect for practicing buoyancy skills. Additionally, there is a large shallow water area that is protected from the westerly wind, making it an ideal spot for night dives.
Divers visiting this site have the possibility to encounter various marine species such as sandy bottom life, sand dabs, sand eels, spider fish, turbot, rat fish, and a diverse range of nudibranchs in the rocky areas. With visibility reaching up to 13m and a maximum depth of 11m, this is a fantastic dive spot for beginners.
Located in the beautiful country of Spain, specifically in Mar Mediterraneo, Carrretera de la Isla de las Palomas, Huerta del Rey, Tarifa, Campo de Gibraltar, Cádiz, Andalusia, 11380, Spain, this dive site offers a remarkable underwater experience.
Divers visiting this site have the possibility to encounter various marine species such as sandy bottom life, sand dabs, sand eels, spider fish, turbot, rat fish, and a diverse range of nudibranchs in the rocky areas. With visibility reaching up to 13m and a maximum depth of 11m, this is a fantastic dive spot for beginners.
Located in the beautiful country of Spain, specifically in Mar Mediterraneo, Carrretera de la Isla de las Palomas, Huerta del Rey, Tarifa, Campo de Gibraltar, Cádiz, Andalusia, 11380, Spain, this dive site offers a remarkable underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Playa - La Garita
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Playa - La Garita
Depth
11m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Playa - La Garita
Wave Height
0.38m
Wind Speed
6.6 m/s
Water Temp
22.8°C
Visibility
27.32km
Cloud Cover
53%
Wave Period
4.15s
Air Temperature
20.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Playa - La Garita
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Dive Score Chart for Playa - La Garita
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 7.822973170731708/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.42m, Wind 7.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.856516949152542/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Playa - La Garita: 06:00
Sunset at Playa - La Garita: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Playa - La Garita 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
1:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.3m (5.9s), Wind: 5 m/s
Safest Overall
7:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.42m (4.1s), Wind: 7.7 m/s
Best Day
7:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.42m, Wind: 7.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Playa - La GaritaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Playa - La Garita
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 Playa - La Garita
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Playa - La Garita
December
Score: 8.2
January
Score: 8.0
February
Score: 7.9
Ideal Conditions for Playa - La Garita
Water Temp
24.8°C / 76.6°F
July
Visibility
14.5m / 47.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Playa - La Garita
Playa - La Garita shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.8°C) and January the coldest (9.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.1m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026
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