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Playa La Bombilla

Welcome to a charming fisherman village located on the west side of La Palma, offering an abundance of captivating dive sites. One particular dive spot stands out with its numerous arches that can be explored even in shallow waters. For those seeking a more immersive experience, the opportunity to descend into the breathtaking deep blue alongside mesmerizing lava flows awaits.

While the marine life might not be as diverse as in some other locations, encounters with cuttlefish, trumpetfish, parrotfish, and stingrays are not uncommon. The village's fishing heritage adds an intriguing element to the landscape, making each dive all the more unique.

Accessing the dive site is made effortless thanks to a boat ramp equipped with a convenient ladder serving as an entry point. The pinnacle of this diving adventure lies in navigating through the arches, searching for the optimal route to explore them all. Alternatively, venturing further seaward and delving into the depths amidst the lava flows presents an equally enchanting option.

With a visibility of up to 13 meters and a maximum depth of 13 meters, this dive site welcomes divers of all levels. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or an expert, the underwater wonders of this Spanish coastal gem await your exploration.

Situated in the scenic Playa La Bombilla area of La Bombilla, Tazacorte in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, this dive site offers a convenient and captivating diving experience. Grab your gear and dive into the extraordinary underwater realm this village has to offer.

Diving Conditions Score for Playa La Bombilla

7.7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Playa La Bombilla

Depth

13m

Visibility

13m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Playa La Bombilla

Wave Height

0.64m

Wind Speed

5.8 m/s

Water Temp

22.2°C

Visibility

1.16km

Cloud Cover

8%

Wave Period

7.7s

Air Temperature

25.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Playa La Bombilla
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Dive Score Chart for Playa La Bombilla

Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 9.010000000000002/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.62m, Wind 4.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.259183857442348/10.

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

Sunrise at Playa La Bombilla: 06:00
Sunset at Playa La Bombilla: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Playa La Bombilla 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
14:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.62m (7.75s), Wind: 4.7 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.62m, Wind: 7.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Playa La Bombilla
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Playa La Bombilla

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 Bombilla

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.1/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Playa La Bombilla

January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.8

Ideal Conditions for Playa La Bombilla

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.0°C / 75.2°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.1m / 52.8ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Playa La Bombilla

Playa La Bombilla shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.0°C) and January the coldest (14.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m 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 21, 2026

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