Escollera y Piramide Radazul
At a shallow depth of only 15 meters, this dive site boasts over 30 different species. Redhead cichlids, salemas, fulas, breams, lizards, barracudas, trumpets, octopuses, and more await your exploration.
As you descend, you'll encounter a rocky platform approximately 4 meters deep. Here, you'll find various aged fish, green peje, cuttlefish, fulas, and other fish commonly found along the Canarian coasts. Venturing deeper, around 12 meters, you'll be treated to a sandy bottom and a captivating spectacle. Ratfish, octopuses, lizards, spiders, soles, and a wealth of species beckon for discovery in the sand. Keep an eye out for barracudas, jacks, salema, and bream as you swim. With a bit of luck, you may even spot passing mice, stingrays, mantelinas, and sawfish, drawn to the area for hunting amidst the large schools of bogas found in these waters.
At the center of the sandy area lies a collection of rocks known as La Piramide. It's an ideal spot to catch sight of moray eels, roscasios, and nudibranchs. In essence, this dive provides an effortless experience suitable for beginners while offering abundant marine life and unbeatable conditions year-round.
Located on Avenida de Colón, Radazul Bajo, El Rosario, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, this dive site promises a memorable underwater adventure in a beautiful Spanish setting.
Diving Conditions Score for Escollera y Piramide Radazul
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Escollera y Piramide Radazul
Depth
19m
Visibility
23m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Escollera y Piramide Radazul
Wave Height
0.58m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
22.1°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
4.65s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Escollera y Piramide Radazul
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.403333333333332/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.903333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Escollera y Piramide Radazul are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.58m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Escollera y Piramide RadazulAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Escollera y Piramide Radazul
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Escollera y Piramide Radazul
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Escollera y Piramide Radazul
Ideal Conditions for Escollera y Piramide Radazul
Water Temp
22.8°C / 73.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Escollera y Piramide Radazul
Escollera y Piramide Radazul shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.8°C) and December the coldest (18.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026