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Punta del Vaporcillo

Discover one of our top dive sites suitable for divers of all levels. Dive to a depth of -18m and explore a variety of underwater landscapes including cliffs, sandy bottoms, crevices, grottos, and a stunning wall adorned with Orange Astroid.

This dive offers fantastic opportunities to observe a diverse range of marine life such as blondes, soles, ratfish, groupers, lemons, mackerels, spiny dogfish, schools of salps, countless nudis, and other exciting surprises.

Conveniently accessible from the beach, this dive is particularly well-suited for divers who enjoy shore diving. Begin by entering the water from "Marina del Este" beach and swim a short distance in a southerly direction on the surface. Upon submerging, the depth will gradually increase but will not exceed 4 to 5 meters. Follow the same course until you reach the stone-sand interface, where the depth will be approximately 7 meters.

Continue along the same profile and you'll encounter a rocky area on your left. Here, you'll be treated to an intricate orography featuring small tunnels and tiny caves. Following this path, you can descend to a maximum depth of 18 meters, which will be the deepest point of your dive. From this point, the depth will gradually decrease. To ensure a safe ascent and avoid decompression, you'll retrace the path at a shallower level, between 12 and 8 meters. This allows for extended bottom time and the opportunity to further enjoy the abundant marine life and gain a deeper understanding of the area's topography.

With excellent visibility of approximately 10 meters, this dive location in Spain is perfect for beginners and offers a memorable underwater experience. The site is easily accessible from Avenida Marina del Este, Marina del Este, La Herradura, Almuñécar, Comarca de la Costa Granadina, Granada, Andalusia, 18697, Spain. Start your adventure today and immerse yourself in the wonders of the underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for Punta del Vaporcillo

8.5
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Punta del Vaporcillo

Depth

15m

Visibility

10m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Punta del Vaporcillo

Wave Height

0.5m

Wind Speed

6.9 m/s

Water Temp

23.9°C

Visibility

34.2km

Cloud Cover

43%

Wave Period

5.15s

Air Temperature

24.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Punta del Vaporcillo
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Dive Score Chart for Punta del Vaporcillo

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.046043434343435/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.42m, Wind 5.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.798166666666667/10.

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

Sunrise at Punta del Vaporcillo: 06:00
Sunset at Punta del Vaporcillo: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Punta del Vaporcillo 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
6:00

Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.42m (4.95s), Wind: 5.3 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.42m, Wind: 2.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Punta del Vaporcillo
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Punta del Vaporcillo

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 Punta del Vaporcillo

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.8/10

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

Best Months for Punta del Vaporcillo

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 9.8
December
Score: 9.7

Ideal Conditions for Punta del Vaporcillo

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

23.7°C / 74.7°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Punta del Vaporcillo

Punta del Vaporcillo shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.7°C) and December the coldest (19.7°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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026

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