Scuba Diving in Spain

Explore 755 dive sites and 402 dive centres in Spain. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Spain Diving at a Glance

7 dive regions, 755 dive sites, 402 dive centres, 263 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Spain

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

US State Department: Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution.

Best Time to Dive in Spain

The best months to dive in Spain are June, July, August, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 15.2°C, current 9.2 cm/s
  • February: Good, water 14.8°C, current 6.4 cm/s
  • March: Great, water 15.2°C, current 6.6 cm/s
  • April: Great, water 16.3°C, current 6.3 cm/s
  • May: Great, water 18.5°C, current 7.8 cm/s
  • June: Great, water 21.5°C, current 7.1 cm/s
  • July: Great, water 23.7°C, current 9.5 cm/s
  • August: Great, water 24.3°C, current 10.8 cm/s
  • September: Great, water 23.3°C, current 10.6 cm/s
  • October: Great, water 21.4°C, current 11.9 cm/s
  • November: Great, water 18.7°C, current 9.5 cm/s
  • December: Great, water 16.4°C, current 8.2 cm/s

Recommended Packing List for Spain

Based on average water temperature of 19.1°C, currents 9 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions