Fonsalía
The dive site is situated in the southern part of Tenerife, between playa San Juan and Alcalá. Access to the site is through a set of stairs that lead to a small hidden bay. As you explore the underwater world, you'll encounter fascinating rock formations, including one that resembles a high heel. Divers have the opportunity to swim through and beneath this unique formation.
During the dive, several caverns can be explored, offering sightings of trumpet fishes. If you're lucky, you may also come across stingrays and eagle rays passing by or even find them peacefully sleeping in the caves.
With a maximum depth of 16m and a visibility of 16m, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Located in Spain, specifically in the Canary Islands, close to EDAM de Fonsalía, this captivating dive site is waiting to be explored.
During the dive, several caverns can be explored, offering sightings of trumpet fishes. If you're lucky, you may also come across stingrays and eagle rays passing by or even find them peacefully sleeping in the caves.
With a maximum depth of 16m and a visibility of 16m, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Located in Spain, specifically in the Canary Islands, close to EDAM de Fonsalía, this captivating dive site is waiting to be explored.
Diving Conditions Score for Fonsalía
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Fonsalía
Depth
16m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Fonsalía
Wave Height
0.56m
Wind Speed
6.9 m/s
Water Temp
21.5°C
Visibility
23.62km
Cloud Cover
25%
Wave Period
8.1s
Air Temperature
19.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Fonsalía
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Dive Score Chart for Fonsalía
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.60566265060241/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.52m, Wind 6.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.23979797979798/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Fonsalía: 06:00
Sunset at Fonsalía: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Fonsalía 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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.52m (8.3s), Wind: 6.5 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 5.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for FonsalíaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Fonsalía
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 Fonsalía
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Fonsalía
January
Score: 9.6
December
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Fonsalía
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
July
Visibility
17.7m / 58.1ft
November
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Fonsalía
Fonsalía shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.1°C) and January the coldest (14.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.5m 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 19, 2026
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