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The Garden of Gorgonians

Dive into the heart of Sardina Bay and explore a captivating underwater world. As you navigate through a field of rodolites, you'll witness their vital role in combating climate change by producing oxygen.

Prepare to be mesmerized by the vibrant yellow gorgonians that adorn this dive site. Along the way, keep an eye out for an array of fascinating marine life, including moray eels, angel sharks, and rays.

With a visibility of 13m and a maximum depth of 17m, this dive is suited for advanced divers. Located in the beautiful country of Spain, you can find this dive site near Paseo de Los Muelles, Sardina del Norte, Gáldar, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, 35460, Spain. Experience the wonders beneath the surface and create unforgettable memories at this captivating location.

Diving Conditions Score for The Garden of Gorgonians

6.3
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 The Garden of Gorgonians

Depth

17m

Visibility

13m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for The Garden of Gorgonians

Wave Height

0.76m

Wind Speed

18.8 m/s

Water Temp

21.3°C

Visibility

16.18km

Cloud Cover

41%

Wave Period

5.15s

Air Temperature

20.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Garden of Gorgonians
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Dive Score Chart for The Garden of Gorgonians

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.5225924924924925/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 15.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.995348087431695/10.

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

Sunrise at The Garden of Gorgonians: 06:00
Sunset at The Garden of Gorgonians: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at The Garden of Gorgonians 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: 0.7m (5.55s), Wind: 15.1 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.72m, Wind: 15.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for The Garden of Gorgonians
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Garden of Gorgonians

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 The Garden of Gorgonians

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.9/10

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

Best Months for The Garden of Gorgonians

January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.7

Ideal Conditions for The Garden of Gorgonians

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.7°C / 72.9°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.0m / 49.2ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.1m / 3.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for The Garden of Gorgonians

The Garden of Gorgonians shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.7°C) and January the coldest (14.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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 22, 2026

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