Roncadores del Palmar
Protected Area
Montaña Amarilla
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Roncadores del Palmar offers some of Canary Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Roncadores del Palmar is a solid choice when you're diving the Canaries, especially if you're just starting out or fancy a relaxed dive. Dropping to a gentle 21 metres, it's a calm spot where we've often seen schools of grunt (roncadores, hence the name) hanging out around the rocky formations. It’s pretty typical of the volcanic reef structures you find here, with plenty of nooks and crannies to peer into for octopus or a moray eel. We think it's a perfect intro to Canarian diving.
Typical Roncadores del Palmar Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Roncadores del Palmar
Dive shops near Roncadores del Palmar
Ocean Dreams Tenerife S.l.
Club de Buceo - Rincon de Arona
Sa Caleta Tenerife
Aquarius Dive Center SL
Aqua-Marina
Morena Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Roncadores del Palmar
Roncadores del Palmar Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Roncadores del Palmar, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (28.18, -15.41) (10km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
74°F · Range: 22.2–25.4°C
Current Speed
10 cm/s
Direction: SE (126.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.081 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.89 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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