Playa de La Caleta del Espigon
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.54m (4.95s), Wind: 1.6 m/s
Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.56m (4.9s), Wind: 1 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 2.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Playa de La Caleta del EspigonAlpha
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
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
Ideal Conditions for Playa de La Caleta del Espigon
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 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026