Roncadores del Faro
Prepare to encounter a diverse array of marine life including crabs, cleaner shrimp, prawns, arrow crabs, spiders, barracudas, and rock lobsters. This captivating underwater ecosystem will leave you in awe.
Embark on a remarkable 22-minute journey beneath the Punta Rasca lighthouse. Begin by descending to a depth of 6 meters, where our anchor awaits on the platform. As you descend further, you'll find yourself immersed in a breathtaking underwater landscape, filled with stone arches teeming with life. Marvel at the glass-eyed fish, grunts, barracudas, and bream that inhabit these unique formations. Explore the intricate tunnels and be rewarded with sightings of various crab species, cleaner shrimp, prawns, arrow crabs, spiders, and rock lobsters.
As you venture away from the wall, sandy bottoms come into view, providing the perfect backdrop to spot stingrays and bull rays. This dive is suitable for divers of all levels, as long as there are no strong currents present. Prepare to be mesmerized by the vibrant basalt rock formations shaped like tubes, which are adorned with an abundance of marine life.
With a maximum depth of 23 meters and visibility reaching 19 meters, this dive site in Spain offers an unforgettable underwater experience. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, be prepared to immerse yourself in a world of wonder just off the coast of Faro de Rasca, La Cotorra, Palm-Mar, Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
Diving Conditions Score for Roncadores del Faro
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Roncadores del Faro
Depth
23m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Roncadores del Faro
Wave Height
0.64m
Wind Speed
4.5 m/s
Water Temp
21.5°C
Visibility
30.16km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
5.9s
Air Temperature
21.4°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Roncadores del Faro
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 8.993715012722646/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.54m, Wind 3.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.373836842105264/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Roncadores del Faro 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: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.54m (6.55s), Wind: 3.3 m/s
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 3.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Roncadores del FaroAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Roncadores del Faro
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 Roncadores del Faro
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Roncadores del Faro
Ideal Conditions for Roncadores del Faro
Water Temp
22.5°C / 72.5°F
July
Visibility
15.5m / 50.9ft
October
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
March
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Roncadores del Faro
Roncadores del Faro 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026