

Best for beginner divers, 15-25m, shore entry, moderate current.
Playa Chica offers a diverse shore dive featuring a reef, canyon, drop-off, and cave system. Divers can explore depths ranging from 15 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Visibility is consistent at 30 metres, allowing for clear navigation of the varied topography. The site is suitable for beginners, though divers must manage moderate currents and be aware of the overhead environment within the cave. Entry is via the shore, where surf and sharp rocks require careful planning. Water temperatures range from 20 to 24C throughout the year. Facilities including parking and showers are available on site.
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The shore entry involves surf and a shore break over sharp rocks and coral, so plan your entry and exit when the water is calmer, typically in the morning before any wind picks up. Parking and showers are available on site, so there is no need to travel far after your dive.
Shore entry from the rocky coast. Enter and exit during wave lulls and wear boots with aggressive sole patterns for grip on wet volcanic rock.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-25m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May, Jun
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, provided they are comfortable managing moderate currents and navigating an overhead environment in the cave.
Depths at this site range from 15 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Playa Chica is a shore dive. Entry involves navigating surf and a shore break over sharp rocks and coral.
Yes, night diving is permitted at this site.
Hazards include an overhead environment in the cave, sharp coral, strong currents, and surf during shore entry and exit.
Diving at Playa Chica in Güimar requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Playa Chica in Güimar. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Playa Chica in Güimar are May and June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Playa Chica in Güimar. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Playa Chica in Güimar typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.