Dive-site story
Located off the rugged northern coast of Tenerife, La Rapadura is famous for its underwater basalt columns. Molten volcanic lava cooled rapidly upon contact with the Atlantic, fracturing into towering hexagonal prisms resembling a submerged pipe organ. Divers descend along dramatic vertical geometric walls straight into the blue, where pelagic species cruise alongside the architectural rock formations.
Monumental volcanic basalt prism columns forming a submerged natural cathedral
Dramatic vertical drop-offs with deep-water Atlantic visibility
Frequent encounters with large pelagics passing the northern headland
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and autumn provide the calmest sea states and warmest water temperatures along the exposed northern coast.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Canary MorayGymnothorax bacalladoi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common StingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Black CoralAntipathella subpinnata | Common |
Marine forecast
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