Bahia Alcalá
Protected Area
Franja marina Teno-Rasca
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Bahia Alcalá offers some of Canary Islands's richest shore diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Bahia Alcalá is a straightforward, shallow dive, peaking at 11 metres. It’s perfect for those just getting comfortable with their buoyancy or needing a relaxed, easy entry. We often see cuttlefish here, alongside schools of bream darting between the rocks. It’s a solid choice for a second dive or a training session.
Typical Bahia Alcalá 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 Bahia Alcalá
Dive shops near Bahia Alcalá
Diveria Diving Center
Pama Diving
Espiritu de Buceo Tenerife
Los Gigantes Diving Centre
Paradise Divers
Apnea Academy West Europe
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bahia Alcalá
Bahia Alcalá Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bahia Alcalá, 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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