

Best for intermediate divers, 20-38m, shore entry, moderate current.
Punta Prieta offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a reef, wall, drop-off, and cave system. This shore dive reaches depths between 20 and 38 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Conditions include visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres and water temperatures between 20 and 23 degrees Celsius. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents and an overhead environment within the cave system. Shore entry requires caution due to the surf and shore break, and wearing boots is recommended to navigate the rocky bottom. Given the depth and technical nature of the site, it is suited for intermediate divers who can manage variable current conditions.
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When divers stay below the overhang, their exhaled air penetrates the porous volcanic rock and emerges in columns of bubbles on the sandy table above.
The site is accessed via a rocky beach entry point.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-38m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
20-23°C
Current
Moderate
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the depth range, overhead cave environment, and moderate currents.
The site features depths ranging from 20 to 38 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Punta Prieta is a shore dive. Divers should exercise caution during entry and exit due to the surf and shore break.
Hazards include an overhead environment in the cave, moderate currents, potential rip currents, and surf at the shore entry point.
Diving at Punta Prieta in Güimar requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Punta Prieta in Güimar. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 23°C.
Expect moderate currents at Punta Prieta in Güimar. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Punta Prieta in Güimar typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.