

Best for beginner divers, 5-25m, shore entry, moderate current.
Tarifa is located where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea, creating a diverse underwater environment. The site features a mix of reef, wall, wreck, and kelp forest topography at depths ranging from 5 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Shore entry provides access to these varied structures. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. Divers may encounter species including the marbled electric ray, Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, common octopus, scorpionfish, and various wrasses and sea slugs. Due to the location in the Strait of Gibraltar, moderate currents are common and vary with the tide.
36.00583, -5.60805
The choice of dive site depends on the wind; with eastern wind (levante) dive on the western side of the island, with western wind dive on the eastern side.
Meet at the dive shop at 9:30h for two dives.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
16-19°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Year-round
Divers may encounter marbled electric rays, Mediterranean morays, European common cuttlefish, common octopus, scorpionfish, and various species of wrasses and sea slugs.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should be prepared for moderate currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 25 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Access to the site is via shore entry.
Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures fluctuate between 16C and 19C throughout the year.
Diving at Tarifa in Tarifa requires the following certifications: PADI Open Water Diver, FEDAS 1 Star. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Tarifa in Tarifa. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Tarifa in Tarifa are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.