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Playa de La Caleta del Espigon

This dive site in Spain is easily accessible with calm sea conditions or a west wind. Divers have the option to park in the barranco located just behind the cove. To make things even better, this shore dive is most easily entered from the north end.

Prepare to encounter an incredible array of marine life at this stunning and relatively undiscovered dive site. Keep an eye out for eagle rays, morays, angel sharks, bonitos, octopus, cuttlefish, barracuda, nudibranchs, rays, and roncadores.

This hidden gem is characterized by its extensive natural wall that is adorned with numerous small caves, providing a unique habitat for countless moray eels. Both the north and south walls exude beauty and intrigue, with the north wall teeming with even more vibrant marine life.

With excellent visibility reaching up to 18 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, can thoroughly enjoy this captivating underwater experience. Plan your visit to this outstanding dive site and explore the wonders that await at this enchanting location in La Caleta, Güímar, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.

Diving Conditions Score for Playa de La Caleta del Espigon

7.5
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Playa de La Caleta del Espigon

Depth

22m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Playa de La Caleta del Espigon

Wave Height

0.56m

Wind Speed

6.4 m/s

Water Temp

21.6°C

Visibility

35.78km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.4s

Air Temperature

22.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Playa de La Caleta del Espigon
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Dive Score Chart for Playa de La Caleta del Espigon

Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.586060606060606/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.54m, Wind 1.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.892749140893471/10.

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

Sunrise at Playa de La Caleta del Espigon: 06:00
Sunset at Playa de La Caleta del Espigon: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Playa de La Caleta del Espigon 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
7:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.54m (4.95s), Wind: 1.6 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.56m (4.9s), Wind: 1 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 2.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Playa de La Caleta del Espigon
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Playa de La Caleta del Espigon

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 de La Caleta del Espigon

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 Playa de La Caleta del Espigon

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Playa de La Caleta del Espigon

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.8°C / 73.0°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Playa de La Caleta del Espigon

Playa de La Caleta del Espigon 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026

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