Veril Chico
Divers exploring the Jandia Small Reef can encounter a variety of marine life, including Angel sharks, rays, Atlantic mackerel, barracudas, groupers, yellowfin mackerel, morays, conger eels, and numerous species of small fish. The diverse ecosystem makes every dive a memorable experience.
Whether diving from a boat or the beach, accessing the Jandia Small Reef is convenient. If entering from the beach, divers can take advantage of the area's amenities, which include lifeguards, easy access, a bar, restaurant, shower area, and restrooms. The equipment can be prepared at the lighthouse area, and a short 150-meter walk leads to the water entrance.
For those opting for a boat dive, it is recommended to start from Morro Jable harbor. After preparing the equipment, a 10-minute boat ride will bring divers to the dive spot. However, it is essential to check the weather forecast, as higher waves can complicate access from both the beach and boat. Additionally, be aware that surface or bottom currents may be present, especially in May and October due to tides.
With visibility reaching up to 17 meters and a maximum depth of 24 meters, the Jandia Small Reef ensures an immersive and memorable diving experience. As a dive site in Spain, specifically in the Canary Islands, this location offers both breathtaking underwater scenery and convenient amenities.
Be sure to visit the Jandia Small Reef and immerse yourself in the beauty of Fuerteventura's underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for Veril Chico
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Veril Chico
Depth
24m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Veril Chico
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
27.9 m/s
Water Temp
23°C
Visibility
15.3km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.85s
Air Temperature
23°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Veril Chico
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 7.043433333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.94m, Wind 23.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.673333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Veril Chico 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: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.94m (4.85s), Wind: 23.8 m/s
Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.88m (4.8s), Wind: 20.9 m/s
Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 0.82m, Wind: 22 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Veril ChicoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Veril Chico
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 Veril Chico
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Veril Chico
Ideal Conditions for Veril Chico
Water Temp
22.8°C / 73.0°F
July
Visibility
13.9m / 45.6ft
November
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Veril Chico
Veril Chico shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.8°C) and January the coldest (14.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.4m 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 - Jul 9, 2026