

Best for beginner divers, 15-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Roque del Herero is a diverse marine site featuring a reef, wall, drop-off, and cave system located 500 metres offshore in Tenerife. Accessible only by boat, the site offers depths ranging from 15 to 30 metres with an average of 20 metres. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving. Species recorded around this area include European parrotfish, Turkish wrasse, bream, and various crabs. Hazards at this location include sea urchins, sharp coral, and the potential for strong currents. Facilities available nearby include air fills, showers, and rinse stations.
28.04790, -17.15760
This site is a good location for novice divers and snorkelers.
Diving is done from a boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include European parrotfish, Turkish wrasse, bream, crabs, trumpetfish, pufferfish, and Canary damsel.
Yes, Roque del Herero is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 15 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat charter is required to reach the site 500 metres from the shore.
Divers should be cautious of sea urchins, sharp coral, and the possibility of strong currents.
Diving at Roque del Herero in Roque del Herero requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Roque del Herero in Roque del Herero. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Roque del Herero in Roque del Herero are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Roque del Herero in Roque del Herero typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Roque del Herero in Roque del Herero typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.