

Best for intermediate divers, 3-25m, boat entry, moderate current.
Punta Negra is a marine dive site located in North and East Tenerife, Canary Islands. This site features a combination of reef and wall topography suitable for intermediate divers. Access is exclusively by boat, with the site situated approximately 50 metres from the shore. Divers can expect depths ranging from 3 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Conditions vary, with visibility typically between 10 and 30 metres and moderate currents. Potential hazards include an overhead environment and strong currents. Typical dives last around 45 minutes. Water temperatures fluctuate between 20C and 24C throughout the year.
28.00390, -16.66960
Good buoyancy control is essential due to volcanic rock formations.
Most dive sites are accessed by boat, which are just a few minutes away from Los Cristianos.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
The site ranges from 3 to 25 metres deep, with an average depth of 18 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers.
Access to Punta Negra is by boat only.
Divers should be aware of the overhead environment and the presence of strong currents.
Diving at Punta Negra in Los Cristianos requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Punta Negra in Los Cristianos. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Punta Negra in Los Cristianos are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Punta Negra in Los Cristianos. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Punta Negra in Los Cristianos typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.