Malpique: Colada Teneguía
Immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world of Cantareros. Here, you'll encounter a diverse marine ecosystem featuring schools of snorers, graceful blue roosterfish, bonito, conger eels, moray eels, groupers, exotic black coral, pufferfish, marlin, and an array of longfinned fish species.
Whether you're a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this dive site caters to all levels of experience. The shallow part of the dive provides a tranquil and lively environment, perfect for beginners to explore. As you venture deeper, you'll encounter a wall dive with moderate yet manageable currents, making it an ideal location for those seeking to improve their skills in navigating currents. It's important to keep track of the tide schedule during your visit, as the tidal current is particularly noticeable here.
With a visibility of 15 meters and a maximum depth of 16 meters, this dive site offers excellent conditions for divers of all levels. Located at Carretera General Las Indias, Fuencaliente de la Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, 38749, Spain, it's easily accessible for both local and international divers.
Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure at this remarkable dive site in Spain. Experience the beauty of Cantareros and create lasting memories exploring its mesmerizing marine life. Dive into an extraordinary underwater realm unlike any other.
Diving Conditions Score for Malpique: Colada Teneguía
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Malpique: Colada Teneguía
Depth
16m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Malpique: Colada Teneguía
Wave Height
0.92m
Wind Speed
11.2 m/s
Water Temp
22°C
Visibility
37.66km
Cloud Cover
10%
Wave Period
7.1s
Air Temperature
19.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Malpique: Colada Teneguía
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.390343781094527/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.92m, Wind 14.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.980483568075118/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Malpique: Colada Teneguía 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: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.92m (6.7s), Wind: 14.9 m/s
Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 11.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Malpique: Colada TeneguíaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Malpique: Colada Teneguía
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 Malpique: Colada Teneguía
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Malpique: Colada Teneguía
Ideal Conditions for Malpique: Colada Teneguía
Water Temp
24.0°C / 75.2°F
July
Visibility
16.1m / 52.8ft
December
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Malpique: Colada Teneguía
Malpique: Colada Teneguía shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.0°C) and January the coldest (14.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.8m 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 16, 2026