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Malpique: Colada Teneguía

Discover a hidden gem for divers in Spain's Canary Islands. Located near Malpique's busy dive sites, this pristine diving area offers a more serene and uncrowded experience, teeming with vibrant underwater life.

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

6.8
Above Average

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

beginner
advanced
expert

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Malpique: Colada Teneguía
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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.

Sunrise at Malpique: Colada Teneguía: 06:00
Sunset at Malpique: Colada Teneguía: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.92m (6.7s), Wind: 14.9 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.92m, Wind: 11.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Malpique: Colada Teneguía
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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

Avg. Score: 9.1/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Malpique: Colada Teneguía

January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.8

Ideal Conditions for Malpique: Colada Teneguía

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

24.0°C / 75.2°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

16.1m / 52.8ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.8m / 2.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 16, 2026

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