Spanish Steps
Welcome to this amazing snorkel site at a convenient location near Navy Base Guam. Although commonly accessed by boat, this dive can also be enjoyed from the shore. Begin your adventure within the sheltered cove and allow the currents to guide you either north or south in this exceptional drift dive. Prepare to immerse yourself in crystal-clear waters teeming with vibrant schooling bait fish and petite squid. Explore the captivating carpet anemone at a depth of approximately 60'.
Here, on most days, you can witness the mesmerizing spectacle of schooling squid. For a more intimate encounter with these enchanting creatures, simply maintain a neutral, motionless stance to get a closer look.
This snorkel site boasts a visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, making it accessible to both beginner and advanced divers. Located in the United States, specifically on Orote Point Road in the Sånta Rita-Sumai Municipality of Guam, this dive site offers a convenient and unforgettable experience for all underwater enthusiasts.
Here, on most days, you can witness the mesmerizing spectacle of schooling squid. For a more intimate encounter with these enchanting creatures, simply maintain a neutral, motionless stance to get a closer look.
This snorkel site boasts a visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, making it accessible to both beginner and advanced divers. Located in the United States, specifically on Orote Point Road in the Sånta Rita-Sumai Municipality of Guam, this dive site offers a convenient and unforgettable experience for all underwater enthusiasts.
Diving Conditions Score for Spanish Steps
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Spanish Steps
Depth
21m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Spanish Steps
Wave Height
0.96m
Wind Speed
8.6 m/s
Water Temp
29.9°C
Visibility
6.98km
Cloud Cover
30%
Wave Period
7.35s
Air Temperature
27.5°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Spanish Steps
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Dive Score Chart for Spanish Steps
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.843187671232877/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.96m, Wind 3.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.631641379310345/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Spanish Steps: 06:00
Sunset at Spanish Steps: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Spanish Steps 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
17:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.96m (7.3s), Wind: 3.3 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.96m, Wind: 1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Spanish StepsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Spanish Steps
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 Spanish Steps
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Spanish Steps
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Spanish Steps
Water Temp
21.3°C / 70.3°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Spanish Steps
Spanish Steps shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (21.3°C) and December the coldest (17.3°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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