Arrecifal
Protected Area
Reserva Marina de la Punta de la Restinga-Mar de Las Calmas
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Arrecifal offers some of Canary Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Arrecifal, for us, is all about the little things, the stuff you only spot when you slow right down. We love the feeling of drifting over that low-lying reef, spotting big groups of Canary Damsels flitting amongst the rocks, their electric blue almost glowing. Keep an eye out for the Orange Ball Corallimorphs too, they’re really distinctive against the volcanic rock. This site is a great spot for macro photographers or anyone who just enjoys a relaxed poke around. We've often seen greater weevers tucked into the sand, so watch where you put your hands, but equally, we've had cowfish glide right past us, utterly unconcerned. If you're lucky, a loggerhead turtle might cruise by, but it’s the smaller wrasses, the sharpnose puffers, and the occasional bird-eye conger peeking out that really make Arrecifal a standout. Go early for the best light, it really brings out the subtle colours of the reef.
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Arrecifal
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Arrecifal
Arrecifal Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Arrecifal, 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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