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The Tongues

Long lava reef formations, standing at approximately 6 meters high, will guide you to a stunning volcanic reef in the waters off the coast of Spain. This dive site, known as "Las Lenguas," offers a breathtaking underwater landscape and an explosion of marine life waiting to be discovered.

At a maximum depth of 18 meters, divers will have the opportunity to encounter a diverse range of species, including angel sharks, stingrays, groupers, triggerfish, and large schools of barracudas and bream. The abundance of marine life in this area is truly remarkable.

When briefing divers on this particular dive site, it is common to use your hand as a visual aid. By spreading your fingers, you can get a good idea of the intricate reef formations that resemble tongues. The main reef is supplemented by several smaller reef walls that jut out, creating a unique visual pattern when combined with the sandy areas in between.

Towards the western end of Las Lenguas, there are two notable photo opportunities for underwater enthusiasts. The first is a stunning window within the furthest reef, providing the perfect framing for a classic photograph. Additionally, just slightly north of the window, there is a small archway formed within the reef. Divers have the unique opportunity to swim through the archway and emerge on the other side, offering another excellent photo opportunity.

With a visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this dive site is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Located along the Camino a Capitania, Castillo del Águila, Playa Blanca, Yaiza, Las Palmas in the beautiful Canary Islands, Las Lenguas is a must-visit destination for any diving enthusiast.

Diving Conditions Score for The Tongues

8.3
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for The Tongues

Depth

19m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for The Tongues

Wave Height

0.62m

Wind Speed

4.3 m/s

Water Temp

21.5°C

Visibility

20.1km

Cloud Cover

2%

Wave Period

6.25s

Air Temperature

25°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Tongues
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Dive Score Chart for The Tongues

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 9.204866666666668/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.62m, Wind 3.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.151457471264367/10.

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

Sunrise at The Tongues: 06:00
Sunset at The Tongues: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at The Tongues 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
11:00

Score: 9.2/10
Waves: 0.62m (6.2s), Wind: 3.8 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.68m, Wind: 5.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for The Tongues
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Tongues

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 The Tongues

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.6/10

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

Best Months for The Tongues

January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.5

Ideal Conditions for The Tongues

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

23.9°C / 75.0°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.8m / 45.3ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.6m / 5.2ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for The Tongues

The Tongues shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (23.9°C) and January the coldest (14.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 November to January, 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 21, 2026

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