Tufia
Tufia, also known as Playa de Tufia, is a dive site located just north of the Airport in Spain. This site offers divers a small beach/bay with a well-maintained pedestrian road leading from the upper car park down to the water's edge. Keep in mind that the way back up can be quite steep, testing your aerobic abilities. However, the effort is worth it as Tufia offers a depth range of 15-21m, making it suitable for divers with an Open Water certification or higher.
One of the highlights of diving at Tufia is the opportunity to encounter a variety of marine life. The rocky bottom composition attracts an array of fascinating creatures such as Nudibranchs, Octopus, and Rays. Additionally, you can expect to come across multiple schools of fish during your dive.
Tufia has a visibility of 11m and a maximum depth of 15m. This dive site caters to divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts. The site is conveniently located near Sitio de Interés Científico de Tufia in Tufia, Telde, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain.
Plan your dive at Tufia and get ready to explore the underwater wonders this site has to offer.
One of the highlights of diving at Tufia is the opportunity to encounter a variety of marine life. The rocky bottom composition attracts an array of fascinating creatures such as Nudibranchs, Octopus, and Rays. Additionally, you can expect to come across multiple schools of fish during your dive.
Tufia has a visibility of 11m and a maximum depth of 15m. This dive site caters to divers of all levels, including beginners, advanced divers, and experts. The site is conveniently located near Sitio de Interés Científico de Tufia in Tufia, Telde, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain.
Plan your dive at Tufia and get ready to explore the underwater wonders this site has to offer.
Diving Conditions Score for Tufia
6.8
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Tufia
Depth
15m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Tufia
Wave Height
0.98m
Wind Speed
22.7 m/s
Water Temp
21.1°C
Visibility
16.58km
Cloud Cover
27%
Wave Period
5.05s
Air Temperature
25.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tufia
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Dive Score Chart for Tufia
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.469942857142857/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.82m, Wind 20.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.776766666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Tufia: 06:00
Sunset at Tufia: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Tufia 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
11:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.82m (5.6s), Wind: 20.3 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.94m, Wind: 18.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for TufiaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tufia
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 Tufia
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Tufia
January
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Tufia
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
July
Visibility
15.1m / 49.5ft
December
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Tufia
Tufia shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (26.1°C) and January the coldest (14.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m 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 18, 2026
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