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Pozo Negro

Pozo Negro, located in the beautiful Canary Islands, Spain, is the perfect dive site for divers of all levels. With easy access from the beach and typically calm waters, it offers a fantastic opportunity for diving, snorkeling, and apnea.

One of the highlights of diving in Pozo Negro is the wide variety of marine life that can be encountered. Divers can expect to see an array of fish species, including crustaceans, morays, carmelites, eagle rays, butterfly rays, stingrays, and fascinating cephalopods such as octopus, fabianas, cuttlefish, and angel sharks.

Thanks to its convenient location and underwater topography, Pozo Negro caters to both novice and experienced divers alike. Beginners, junior divers, and those diving for the first time will find the site particularly suitable. Even from the first meters of descent, divers will be greeted by a multitude of small fish, moray eels, cephalopods, rays, and angel sharks.

Pozo Negro offers a maximum depth of 8 meters, making it an ideal spot for beginners. The visibility in the water is generally good, reaching up to 9 meters. Whether you're just starting your diving journey or looking for a relaxed dive experience, Pozo Negro has everything to satisfy your underwater exploration needs. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the wonders of this captivating dive site with its easy beach entrance. Start your underwater adventure in Pozo Negro today!

Diving Conditions Score for Pozo Negro

6.7
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Pozo Negro

Depth

8m

Visibility

9m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Pozo Negro

Wave Height

0.54m

Wind Speed

15.8 m/s

Water Temp

21.3°C

Visibility

18.68km

Cloud Cover

8%

Wave Period

4.45s

Air Temperature

22.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pozo Negro
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Dive Score Chart for Pozo Negro

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.497701149425287/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.48m, Wind 20.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.9539/10.

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

Sunrise at Pozo Negro: 06:00
Sunset at Pozo Negro: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Pozo Negro 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
15:00

Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.48m (4.35s), Wind: 20.4 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 13.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Pozo Negro
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pozo Negro

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 Pozo Negro

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.7/10

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

Best Months for Pozo Negro

January
Score: 8.8
December
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.5

Ideal Conditions for Pozo Negro

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.5°C / 76.1°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.4m / 44.0ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.5m / 4.9ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Pozo Negro

Pozo Negro shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.5°C) and January the coldest (13.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.5m 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.

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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