ARONA
Protected Area
Roque de Gando
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - ARONA offers some of Canary Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
The *Arona* is a proper wreck dive, sitting upright in about 30 metres of water off the south coast of Tenerife. This 96-metre motor vessel caught fire back in '78, and you can still see the evidence of that blaze along her decks. We like exploring the holds and peeking into the bridge area, where schools of amberjacks often hang out, along with the resident groupers. It's a solid dive for those comfortable at depth, offering a real sense of history and plenty of nooks and crannies for curious divers.
Typical ARONA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to ARONA
Dive shops near ARONA
KARAPAT DIVE
BUCEO CANARIAS BY MEDUSA
Mirafondos, Centro de Buceo
Buceo La Vieja
El Azul Gran Canaria Dive Center
BUCEO PANDORA
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ARONA
ARONA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ARONA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (28.18, -15.41) (10km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
74°F · Range: 22.2–25.4°C
Current Speed
10 cm/s
Direction: SE (126.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.081 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.89 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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