Puerto de La Restinga
Despite its location within the small fishing port of La Restinga, our dive site offers incredible marine encounters. Divers can expect to come face to face with fascinating marine life such as turtles, rays, and Spiny butterfly rays.
With its shallow and easy access, our dive site is suitable for baptisms and night dives. The cleanliness of the waters is unparalleled, thanks to the small port's maintenance efforts. The sandy bottom of the site is adorned with vibrant coral tables and sea anemones. Exploring the area, divers can spot lobsters, spotted burrfish, and a wide variety of marine creatures by peering through the prisms.
The visibility at our dive site reaches an impressive 11 meters, providing divers with clear views of the underwater world. While the maximum depth is 12 meters, making it ideal for beginners to explore. Our dive site is conveniently located at 9 Calle el Varadero, La Restinga, El Pinar de El Hierro, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, our dive site offers an unforgettable underwater experience in the pristine waters of La Restinga, Spain.
Diving Conditions Score for Puerto de La Restinga
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Puerto de La Restinga
Depth
12m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Puerto de La Restinga
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
5.1 m/s
Water Temp
22.7°C
Visibility
32.42km
Cloud Cover
1%
Wave Period
7.25s
Air Temperature
19.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Puerto de La Restinga
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.512464319248826/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 3.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.097990543735223/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Puerto de La Restinga 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: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.74m (7.1s), Wind: 3.5 m/s
Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.76m, Wind: 2.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Puerto de La RestingaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Puerto de La Restinga
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 Puerto de La Restinga
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Puerto de La Restinga
Ideal Conditions for Puerto de La Restinga
Water Temp
24.0°C / 75.2°F
July
Visibility
16.1m / 52.8ft
October
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Puerto de La Restinga
Puerto de La Restinga shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.0°C) and January the coldest (15.1°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 21, 2026