Punta de los Molinos
Just below the windmills lies a small yet stunning beach. Although the entry can pose some difficulty and the currents can be strong, these challenges are precisely what make this dive site so captivating.
In the Los Molinos area, divers will encounter the incredible pillow lava formations created during the Teneguia eruption. With excellent visibility reaching up to 20m and an abundance of marine life, this underwater paradise is a must-visit.
This dive site is recommended for advanced and expert divers due to its maximum depth of 26m. Located in Los Canarios, Fuencaliente de la Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, it offers divers the opportunity to explore the rich marine diversity of this beautiful region.
In the Los Molinos area, divers will encounter the incredible pillow lava formations created during the Teneguia eruption. With excellent visibility reaching up to 20m and an abundance of marine life, this underwater paradise is a must-visit.
This dive site is recommended for advanced and expert divers due to its maximum depth of 26m. Located in Los Canarios, Fuencaliente de la Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, it offers divers the opportunity to explore the rich marine diversity of this beautiful region.
Diving Conditions Score for Punta de los Molinos
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Punta de los Molinos
Depth
26m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Punta de los Molinos
Wave Height
0.72m
Wind Speed
10.5 m/s
Water Temp
22°C
Visibility
1.16km
Cloud Cover
8%
Wave Period
6.4s
Air Temperature
24.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Punta de los Molinos
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Dive Score Chart for Punta de los Molinos
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 8.618148148148148/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 4.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.775432387706855/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Punta de los Molinos: 06:00
Sunset at Punta de los Molinos: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Punta de los Molinos 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
14:00Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.66m (6.75s), Wind: 4.7 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 8.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Punta de los MolinosAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Punta de los Molinos
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 Punta de los Molinos
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 Punta de los Molinos
January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 8.8
Ideal Conditions for Punta de los Molinos
Water Temp
23.9°C / 75.0°F
July
Visibility
16.1m / 52.8ft
December
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Punta de los Molinos
Punta de los Molinos shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (23.9°C) and January the coldest (14.6°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 21, 2026
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