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Montaña Amarilla

Welcome to Montaña Amarilla Bay, a captivating dive site tucked within the walls of a volcano. This extraordinary location, designated as a Marine Nature Reserve, offers breathtaking views on the surface as well as spectacular underwater scenery. It comes as no surprise that Montaña Amarilla Bay has become a popular destination for diving tourism.

Prepare to be enchanted by the diverse marine life that thrives in these waters. Encounter graceful Stingrays, elusive Angel sharks, elegant Butterfly rays, powerful Barracudas, fascinating Pufferfish, elusive Octopuses, mesmerizing Moray eels, and schools of vibrant Bastard grunzer and Goldstrieme. Keep an eye out for occasional appearances from majestic Turtles.

Montaña Amarilla volcano derives its name from its striking yellow-orange color, which contributes to the unique allure of this area. The volcano serves as a protective shield against the prevailing northern winds, creating a haven for a multitude of animal species. Beneath the water's surface, the volcanic walls have formed extraordinary rock formations, tunnels, grottoes, and lava tongues, resembling underwater canyons and monumental mushrooms. This captivating underwater landscape is home to a vast array of animal species. All the while, you will have the opportunity to admire the diverse flora of the Canarian region, including lesser-known species.

Venture just 100-300 meters from the shore, and you may be fortunate enough to spot pods of playful dolphins or even magnificent whales on occasion, including the impressive orcas. With sightings possible throughout the year, the surface of Montaña Amarilla Bay promises to be as enthralling as the depths below.

Prepare for an unforgettable dive experience with excellent visibility reaching 19 meters and a maximum depth of 15 meters. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, Montaña Amarilla Bay offers something for all skill levels. As you explore this remarkable underwater realm, immerse yourself in the incredible riches of Spain's abundant marine life.

Located within the Monumento Natural de Montaña Amarilla, on Calle Olimpia, Costa del Silencio, San Miguel de Abona, Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, 38630, Spain, Montaña Amarilla Bay is ready to welcome you to its awe-inspiring depths. Begin your underwater adventure and embrace the wonders that await.

Diving Conditions Score for Montaña Amarilla

7
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Montaña Amarilla

Depth

15m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Montaña Amarilla

Wave Height

0.68m

Wind Speed

5.5 m/s

Water Temp

21.4°C

Visibility

20.82km

Cloud Cover

2%

Wave Period

7s

Air Temperature

18.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Montaña Amarilla
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Dive Score Chart for Montaña Amarilla

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.762644444444444/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 3.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 7.9511551558753/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Montaña Amarilla: 06:00
Sunset at Montaña Amarilla: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Montaña Amarilla 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
15:00

Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.58m (7.5s), Wind: 3.6 m/s

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Best Night
2:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.68m, Wind: 5.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Montaña Amarilla
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Montaña Amarilla

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 Montaña Amarilla

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.9/10

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

Best Months for Montaña Amarilla

January
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 8.9
February
Score: 8.7

Ideal Conditions for Montaña Amarilla

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.5°C / 72.5°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

15.5m / 50.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.2m / 3.9ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Montaña Amarilla

Montaña Amarilla shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (22.5°C) and January the coldest (15.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 March to May, 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 18, 2026

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