Playa La Herradura
Located in the Marine Reserve near El Bajón and just minutes away from La Restinga port, this dive site is a must for divers. With abundant marine life and moderate depth, it offers an unforgettable underwater experience.
Divers will explore the dive site at depths ranging from 12 to 25 meters, with an average depth of approximately 14 meters. Due to its location on the southern tip of the island, it's important to assess the current conditions before diving, as they can occasionally be strong. Additionally, be mindful of boat traffic in the area.
The dive site is home to a diverse array of marine species, including Cerianthus, Meros, Island groupers, Scrawled filefish, various types of Muraenidae, parrotfish, Thunnus, spotted burrfish, and lobsters.
With a visibility of 22 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this dive site is suitable for advanced and expert divers. Located in Spain, specifically in La Restinga, El Pinar de El Hierro, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, it is a popular destination for diving enthusiasts. Embark on a remarkable underwater adventure in this pristine dive site.
Divers will explore the dive site at depths ranging from 12 to 25 meters, with an average depth of approximately 14 meters. Due to its location on the southern tip of the island, it's important to assess the current conditions before diving, as they can occasionally be strong. Additionally, be mindful of boat traffic in the area.
The dive site is home to a diverse array of marine species, including Cerianthus, Meros, Island groupers, Scrawled filefish, various types of Muraenidae, parrotfish, Thunnus, spotted burrfish, and lobsters.
With a visibility of 22 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this dive site is suitable for advanced and expert divers. Located in Spain, specifically in La Restinga, El Pinar de El Hierro, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, it is a popular destination for diving enthusiasts. Embark on a remarkable underwater adventure in this pristine dive site.
Diving Conditions Score for Playa La Herradura
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Playa La Herradura
Depth
23m
Visibility
22m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Playa La Herradura
Wave Height
0.8m
Wind Speed
7.1 m/s
Water Temp
23°C
Visibility
33.1km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
6.6s
Air Temperature
20.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Playa La Herradura
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Dive Score Chart for Playa La Herradura
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.539047242206234/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 4.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.846686274509804/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Playa La Herradura: 06:00
Sunset at Playa La Herradura: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Playa La Herradura 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
6:00Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.8m (6.95s), Wind: 4.5 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 5.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Playa La HerraduraAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Playa La Herradura
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 Herradura
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 Herradura
January
Score: 9.2
December
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.9
Ideal Conditions for Playa La Herradura
Water Temp
24.1°C / 75.4°F
July
Visibility
16.1m / 52.8ft
October
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Playa La Herradura
Playa La Herradura shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.1°C) and January the coldest (15.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.9m 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 22, 2026
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