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The Richies

Experience the awe-inspiring dive site located in the waters of Spain. Explore the magnificent landscape featuring gigantic walls, abyssal drops, towering rock formations, enchanting caves, underwater canyons, and majestic arches. This diverse underwater scenery is a visual feast, adorned with a myriad of vibrant marine life.

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

7.4
Good

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

advanced
expert

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Richies
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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.

Sunrise at The Richies: 06:00
Sunset at The Richies: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
13:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.42m (4.7s), Wind: 5 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.46m, Wind: 13 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for The Richies
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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

Avg. Score: 8.6/10

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

Best Months for The Richies

January
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 8.7
February
Score: 8.5

Ideal Conditions for The Richies

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.3°C / 75.7°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.9m / 45.6ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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