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Buceo Norte

3.7 — based on 13 community signals
4.2 12 species 24 contributors

Year-round diving in Spain with 12 recorded species and stable coral conditions.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Conditions

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Wind
10.6 kn
Wave
2 m
Water
24°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (54%)
Now: NE (34°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.74m

Next: Low at 00:00 (-0.42m)

+0.8 m0 m-1.0 m
▼ 00:00 · -0.42m ▲ 07:00 · +0.18m ▼ 14:00 · -0.41m ▲ 20:00 · +0.02m Now -0.4m
Fri 18Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24
UV7.3 · high Air PM2.513 · moderate 07:49 20:04
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-18 12.5 2.12 7 2mm
09-19 10.4 2 7 0mm
09-20 12 1.58 8 0mm
09-21 9.9 1.14 7 0mm
09-22 10.4 0.98 7 0mm
09-23 10.7 0.98 8 0mm
09-24 12.1 1.02 8 0mm

About this spot

Buceo Norte offers consistent diving opportunities throughout the year in Spanish waters. The site has documented 12 species observations, giving divers a solid baseline for marine life encounters. With no coral bleaching stress reported, the reef structure remains healthy and stable. The dive site sits outside marine protected areas, making access straightforward for divers seeking this location. Community contributions include three video records of the site, providing real footage of conditions and marine activity. While depth, visibility, and water temperature data aren't available in current records, the year-round accessibility makes Buceo Norte a reliable option for Spanish-based divers planning trips across seasons. The documented species list and community videos offer planning resources before your dive. Visitors should verify current conditions with local dive operators and gather recent reports to plan appropriate gear and training for their visit.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 2888km · ~664kg · €12

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 77/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 7h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 6h east · 4 days recovery

FAQ

Can I dive Buceo Norte year-round?

Yes. Buceo Norte is accessible throughout the year, making it reliable for divers planning trips across all seasons.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented at Buceo Norte. Check community videos for visual confirmation of current marine activity before your dive.

Is the coral healthy?

Coral bleaching stress is not reported at this site, indicating stable reef conditions.

Do I need permits to dive here?

Buceo Norte is not inside a marine protected area, so standard access applies. Confirm any local regulations with regional authorities before diving.

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Verified marine species observations

55 records · 45 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Torpedo marmorata

Elasmobranchii · Torpedinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
5 Jan 2026
×1records

Pseudorca crassidens

Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
19 Aug 2016
×1records

Hoplometopus callistus

Malacostraca · Enoplometopidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jul 2016
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Octopus vulgaris

Cephalopoda · Octopodidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 May 2016
×1records
Depth:
15 m

Conus pulcher

Gastropoda · Conidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 May 2016
×1records
Depth:
15 m

Hoplometopus antillensis

Malacostraca · Enoplometopidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Mar 2016
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Aplysia dactylomela

Gastropoda · Aplysiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Mar 2016
×1records
Depth:
15 m

Taeniurops grabatus

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Mar 2016
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Squatina squatina

Elasmobranchii · Squatinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Dec 2015
×2records
Depth:
5–15 m

Dasyatis pastinaca

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Sept 2015
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Stenopus hispidus

Malacostraca · Stenopodidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Aug 2015
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Hydatina vesicaria

Gastropoda · Aplustridae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Jul 2015
×1records
Depth:
5 m

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

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Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (75/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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