Montaña Roja
This dive site, located in the picturesque waters of Spain's Canary Islands, offers an array of captivating marine life. During the winter months, there's a good chance you'll encounter graceful angelsharks, while various species of rays can be spotted throughout the year. The vibrant blue waters are always teeming with the presence of jacks, barracudas, and schools of sardines.
With an impressive visibility of 15m and a maximum depth of 23m, this dive site is perfect for novice divers looking to explore the underwater wonders of Spain's coastline. Situated near Parque Holandés in the district of La Oliva, Las Palmas, it provides easy access for divers to embark on their unforgettable underwater adventure.
Dive into the depths of this captivating volcanic reef, where every dive promises an enchanting encounter with the diverse marine life that calls it home.
Diving Conditions Score for Montaña Roja
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Montaña Roja
Depth
23m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Montaña Roja
Wave Height
0.44m
Wind Speed
10.9 m/s
Water Temp
21.8°C
Visibility
19.4km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
4.1s
Air Temperature
19.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Montaña Roja
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.31471568627451/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.4m, Wind 3.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.626612698412699/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Montaña Roja 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: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.4m (4.25s), Wind: 3.6 m/s
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.4m, Wind: 5.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Montaña RojaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Montaña Roja
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 Roja
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Montaña Roja
Ideal Conditions for Montaña Roja
Water Temp
23.3°C / 73.9°F
July
Visibility
12.9m / 42.3ft
November
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Montaña Roja
Montaña Roja shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (23.3°C) and January the coldest (13.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 23, 2026