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Puerto del Carmen (west)

Spain
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Puerto del Carmen (west) at a glance

Puerto del Carmen (west) is a both dive site in Spain. Typically most favorable Jun · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Stenorhynchus lanceolatus, Chrysaora fuscescens, and Squatina squatina. Recent reports put the water around 23°C (74°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago
1.3 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 23°C · seasonal avg 23°C

Dive windows this week

Best: Tue
Sun8:00–19:00
Mon8:00–21:00
Tue8:00–21:00
Wed8:00–21:00
Thu8:00–21:00
Fri8:00–21:00
Sat8:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:46 · Sunrise 7:12 · Sunset 20:50

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.0 km from site · graded 4h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Squatina squatina, Epinephelus marginatus, Heteroconger longissimus

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan78%20°C1.0 m
  2. Feb82%19°C1.1 m
  3. Mar86%19°C1.1 m
  4. Apr78%20°C1.1 m
  5. May81%21°C1.0 m
  6. Jun94%22°C0.9 m
  7. Jul74%23°C1.1 m
  8. Aug81%23°C1.1 m
  9. Sep89%23°C0.9 m
  10. Oct92%23°C0.8 m
  11. Nov90%22°C0.9 m
  12. Dec85%21°C1.0 m

June hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Chrysaora fuscescensOccasionally seen
  • Sepia officinalisOccasionally seen
  • Chromis limbataOccasionally seen
  • Canthigaster capistrataOccasionally seen
  • Diplodus sargusOccasionally seen
  • Hippocampus hippocampusOccasionally seen
  • Hermodice carunculataOccasionally seen
  • Flabellina affinisOccasionally seen
  • Scorpaena canariensisOccasionally seen
  • Mycteroperca rubraOccasionally seen
  • Sphyraena sphyraenaOccasionally seen
  • Periophthalmus barbarusOccasionally seen
  • Madrepora oculataOccasionally seen
  • Mullus barbatusOccasionally seen
  • Pyroteuthis margaritiferaOccasionally seen
  • Pomatoschistus minutusOccasionally seen
  • Solea soleaOccasionally seen
  • Luidia sarsiiOccasionally seen
  • Mullus surmuletusOccasionally seen
  • Mola molaOccasionally seen
  • Epinephelus marginatus recorded here May, Oct (3 records)

    most recent 2019

  • Bothus podas recorded here Aug (2 records)

    most recent 2019

  • Dasyatis pastinaca recorded here Jul (2 records)

    most recent 2001

  • Heteroconger longissimus recorded here Aug (2 records)

    most recent 2019

  • Sphyraena viridensis recorded here May, Aug (2 records)

    most recent 2019

  • Squatina squatina recorded here May (2 records)

    most recent 2019

  • Squatina tergocellata recorded here Apr (2 records)

    most recent 2004

  • Stenorhynchus lanceolatus recorded here May, Aug (2 records)

    most recent 2019

Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

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Site details

Puerto del Carmen (west) is a dive site located in Spain. Rated beginner based on available data.

No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.


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