Tambo
This dive site consists of a series of slabs oriented from east to west, located in the lower areas of Mount Jaizkibel. Divers can explore deep canyons that traverse the slabs from south to north, as well as encounter large rocks on the south side that create various caves and passages.
This site is teeming with marine life, including banks of pea, bogas, and bream, as well as triggerfish and moons. Divers can also expect to encounter diverse species such as nudibranchs, octopus, cuttlefish, conger eels, spider crabs, scrapie, and lobsters.
With a visibility of 7 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Located in Spain, specifically in Ertxiñarri, Pasai Donibane, Pasaia, Donostialdea, Gipuzkoa, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, 20110, this site offers a captivating underwater experience for divers of all levels.
This site is teeming with marine life, including banks of pea, bogas, and bream, as well as triggerfish and moons. Divers can also expect to encounter diverse species such as nudibranchs, octopus, cuttlefish, conger eels, spider crabs, scrapie, and lobsters.
With a visibility of 7 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Located in Spain, specifically in Ertxiñarri, Pasai Donibane, Pasaia, Donostialdea, Gipuzkoa, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, 20110, this site offers a captivating underwater experience for divers of all levels.
Diving Conditions Score for Tambo
7.3
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Tambo
Depth
24m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Tambo
Wave Height
0.42m
Wind Speed
4.4 m/s
Water Temp
24.4°C
Visibility
25.38km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
5.6s
Air Temperature
32.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tambo
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Dive Score Chart for Tambo
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.583623188405797/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.5m, Wind 3.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 8.496564885496182/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Tambo: 06:00
Sunset at Tambo: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Tambo 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
8:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.5m (5.75s), Wind: 3.3 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.38m, Wind: 0.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for TamboAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tambo
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 Tambo
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Tambo
January
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.3
December
Score: 8.1
Ideal Conditions for Tambo
Water Temp
20.7°C / 69.3°F
July
Visibility
17.7m / 58.1ft
January
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Tambo
Tambo shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (20.7°C) and January the coldest (4.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.4m 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
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