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Timanfaya

Discover the beauty of a shallow dive experience in the crystal-clear waters of Flamingo Beach in Spain. With an average depth of 12 meters, this dive is ideal for beginners and intermediate divers looking for a short and easy drift.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant underwater world teeming with marine life. Encounter fascinating creatures such as stingrays, damselfish, parrotfish, crabs, garden eels, angel sharks, small groupers, reef fish, and an array of small and colorful fish.

Despite its accessibility, this dive is not limited to beginners. The shallow waters, reaching a maximum depth of 15 meters, offer a delightful drift dive opportunity along the scenic coast towards Flamingo Beach. Relax and enjoy the excellent conditions as you observe the diverse sealife surrounding you. Keep your eyes open for larger marine animals too, such as stingrays and angel sharks.

With a visibility of 20 meters, this dive site in Spain guarantees a memorable and captivating underwater adventure. Located at Avenida Maritima, Montaña Roja, Playa Blanca, Yaiza, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, 35580, it is in close proximity to other exciting diving locations.

Diving Conditions Score for Timanfaya

6.9
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Timanfaya

Depth

15m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Timanfaya

Wave Height

0.82m

Wind Speed

4.3 m/s

Water Temp

21.1°C

Visibility

22.24km

Cloud Cover

6%

Wave Period

6s

Air Temperature

18.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Timanfaya
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Dive Score Chart for Timanfaya

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.4571/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 3.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.373399159663865/10.

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

Sunrise at Timanfaya: 06:00
Sunset at Timanfaya: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Timanfaya 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: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.74m (6.4s), Wind: 3.4 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.82m, Wind: 5.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Timanfaya
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Timanfaya

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 Timanfaya

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 Timanfaya

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

Ideal Conditions for Timanfaya

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 Timanfaya

Timanfaya 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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