Bahía de Garachico
Protected Area
Roque de Garachico
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Bahía de Garachico offers some of Canary Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Garachico Bay makes for an easy dive, often used for training due to its shallow, protected waters. You’ll find volcanic rock formations and sandy patches, home to typical Canary Islands reef fish like wrasse and bream, sometimes an octopus or cuttlefish. With a maximum depth of 14m, it’s ideal for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed, straightforward exploration.
Typical Bahía de Garachico Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Bahía de Garachico
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Los Gigantes Diving Centre
Espiritu de Buceo Tenerife
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Diveria Diving Center
Centro de Buceo El Cardumen
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bahía de Garachico
Bahía de Garachico Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bahía de Garachico, 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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