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Kleines Muränenriff

3.7 — based on 14 community signals
4.3 12 species 34 contributors

Kleines Muränenriff is a Spanish dive site with year-round access and healthy coral conditions. 12 recorded species and 3 community videos document the reef.

⭐ Best for beginners.

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Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
8.9 kn
Wave
1.32 m
Water
23.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (79%)
Now: NNE (13°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 2.05m

Today: High 07:00 (+0.15m), Low 14:00 (-0.44m)

+0.9 m0 m-1.2 m
▲ 07:00 · +0.15m ▼ 14:00 · -0.44m ▲ 20:00 · -0.01m ▼ 02:00 · -0.42m Now -0.4m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV7.6 · high Air PM2.514 · moderate 07:44 19:57
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 11.1 1.36 8 0mm
09-20 7.3 1 8 0mm
09-21 12.4 0.86 8 0mm
09-22 13.6 0.88 8 0mm
09-23 8.3 0.94 7 0mm
09-24 8.7 1 7 0mm
09-25 9.9 0.98 7 0mm

About this spot

Kleines Muränenriff, located in Spain, offers divers year-round opportunity to explore a healthy reef system. The site is named for the moray eels that inhabit its crevices and rocky formations. With 12 documented species observations on record and a growing library of community videos, the site has attracted consistent diver interest and documentation. The reef supports marine life in good condition, with no signs of coral bleaching stress. This indicates stable environmental conditions suitable for both marine ecosystems and visiting divers. The site is not located within a marine protected area, making access straightforward for qualified divers. Divers visiting Kleines Muränenriff benefit from accessible year-round conditions. The three community-contributed videos available online provide useful reference material for planning dives and understanding what to expect underwater. Whether you're targeting moray eels or exploring the broader reef ecology, the site's documented species list offers insight into what you might encounter.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

Reef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 2851km · ~656kg · €12

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 77/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 7h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 6h east · 4 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Kleines Muränenriff?

Year-round diving is possible at Kleines Muränenriff. Spain's Mediterranean coast maintains diveable conditions throughout the year, though individual preferences for water temperature and visibility may vary by season.

What marine life can I expect to see?

12 species have been documented at Kleines Muränenriff. The site is named for its moray eel population, which inhabit the reef's crevices. Community videos provide visual reference for the reef's ecosystems and wildlife.

Are there permit or access restrictions?

Kleines Muränenriff is not located within a marine protected area, so standard diving access applies. Check with local dive operators for current site conditions and any regional diving regulations.

What is the coral health status?

The reef shows no coral bleaching stress, indicating stable environmental conditions. The healthy coral state supports the documented species diversity and makes the site suitable for exploration.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Tauchschule Fuerteventura Buceo

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Engelhaie am kleinen Muränenriff

Frank S.

Tauchen Fuerteventura Muränenriff und Muro de Angel

Stefan Dreesen
💬 1 top comments
  • Leider hat die Tauchbasis die Corona-Krise und die damit verbundenen Tourismus-Einschränkungen nicht überlebt. Ich drücke den Betreibern und Mitarbeitern sämtliche Daumen für eine bessere Zukunft. Vielleicht sieht man sich nach COVID-19 nochmal dort oder woanders?!

    @DrDre76 · 👍 0

Tauchen im schönen Süden von Fuerteventura / Diving in the South of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

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Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jun (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (93/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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