The Richies
Delve into the recesses of the rock and discover a hidden treasure of two flourishing orange corals and a small cave inhabited by fascinating narwhal shrimp. Prepare to be amazed by the abundance and variety of species that call this dive site their home.
Begin your dive adventure directly from the line of buoys marking the designated bathing area of the beach. Descend through the sandy bottom towards a small rock arch that can accommodate even a person. As you follow the edge, keeping it on your right-hand side, you will soon stumble upon a plaque in honor of Richard, a beloved guide who frequented and popularized this site. Richard tragically passed away while on holiday abroad, unrelated to diving.
With a maximum depth of 32m and visibility reaching up to 19m, this dive site offers an exciting challenge for advanced and expert divers. Immerse yourself in the underwater wonders that await you in this breathtaking location close to Avenida Las Playas, Puerto del Carmen, Tías, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain.
Prepare to embark on an unforgettable underwater journey filled with extraordinary landscapes and an abundance of marine life. Book your dive experience at this remarkable site today.
Diving Conditions Score for The Richies
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for The Richies
Depth
32m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for The Richies
Wave Height
0.44m
Wind Speed
14.9 m/s
Water Temp
22.2°C
Visibility
23.22km
Cloud Cover
13%
Wave Period
4.85s
Air Temperature
21.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for The Richies
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 8.582821985815604/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.42m, Wind 5 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.613659477124183/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at The Richies 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: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.42m (4.7s), Wind: 5 m/s
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.46m, Wind: 13 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for The RichiesAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Richies
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 Richies
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for The Richies
Ideal Conditions for The Richies
Water Temp
24.3°C / 75.7°F
July
Visibility
13.9m / 45.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for The Richies
The Richies shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.3°C) and January the coldest (14.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 November to January, 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 20, 2026