Tres Marias
Shallow Bay, located a short boat ride away from San Carlos Marina in Mexico, is a fantastic dive site with a unique volcanic topography. The area features a rocky shoreline that transitions into a sandy bottom as you move further away from the shore.
Divers exploring Shallow Bay will have the opportunity to encounter a variety of local fish and invertebrates. Some of the species commonly seen include Moray Eels, Sergeant Majors, Angelfish, scissortails, Sea Stars, Urchins, and Sea Cucumbers.
With visibility reaching up to 8 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Its close proximity to El Tomate, Guaymas, Sonora, 85506, Mexico makes it easily accessible for divers looking to explore the underwater wonders of the area. So, book your dive at Shallow Bay and embark on an unforgettable diving adventure in Mexico.
Divers exploring Shallow Bay will have the opportunity to encounter a variety of local fish and invertebrates. Some of the species commonly seen include Moray Eels, Sergeant Majors, Angelfish, scissortails, Sea Stars, Urchins, and Sea Cucumbers.
With visibility reaching up to 8 meters and a maximum depth of 14 meters, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners. Its close proximity to El Tomate, Guaymas, Sonora, 85506, Mexico makes it easily accessible for divers looking to explore the underwater wonders of the area. So, book your dive at Shallow Bay and embark on an unforgettable diving adventure in Mexico.
Diving Conditions Score for Tres Marias
6.2
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Tres Marias
Depth
14m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Tres Marias
Wave Height
0.4m
Wind Speed
17.3 m/s
Water Temp
30.7°C
Visibility
19.7km
Cloud Cover
7%
Wave Period
5s
Air Temperature
32.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tres Marias
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Dive Score Chart for Tres Marias
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.338640251572325/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 2.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.419094871794871/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Tres Marias: 06:00
Sunset at Tres Marias: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Tres Marias 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
6:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.58m (5.3s), Wind: 2.5 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.62m, Wind: 6.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Tres MariasAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tres Marias
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 Tres Marias
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 Tres Marias
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Tres Marias
Water Temp
22.8°C / 73.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Tres Marias
Tres Marias shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.8°C) and December the coldest (18.8°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 19, 2026
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