

Best for beginner divers, 6-22m, shore entry, mild current.
Tufia is a shore-entry dive site in Gran Canaria featuring a diverse underwater landscape of walls, reefs, and caves. Divers begin at a sandy beach that gradually descends into a rock garden and wall structure, with a notable swim-through cave located at approximately 18m. The site reaches depths between 6m and 22m, averaging 15m. Conditions are generally mild with visibility ranging from 10m to 30m. Marine life frequently recorded here includes bream, Canary damsel, lizardfish, and wide-eyed flounder. Divers may also encounter great barracuda, common octopus, European common cuttlefish, arrow crab, round fantail stingray, Turkish wrasse, European parrotfish, pufferfish, and giant doris. Boat traffic is a potential hazard.
27.96276, -15.38000
Angelsharks and rays are often found resting on the sand or hiding under rocks.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
6-22m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
19-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Mar, Nov
Divers can observe bream, Canary damsel, lizardfish, and wide-eyed flounder. Less common sightings include great barracuda, common octopus, European common cuttlefish, arrow crab, round fantail stingray, Turkish wrasse, European parrotfish, pufferfish, and giant doris.
Yes, Tufia is suitable for beginner divers.
The site ranges from 6m to 22m in depth, with an average depth of 15m.
Tufia is a shore-entry dive site.
The best months for diving at this site are March and November.
Diving at Tufia in Telde requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Tufia in Telde. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 24°C.
Tufia in Telde typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tufia in Telde typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.