Bahia Blanca
Protected Area
Franja marina de Mogán
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Bahia Blanca offers some of Canary Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Bahia Blanca is a mellow entry point, perfect for those just getting comfortable in the water. It’s a shallow dive, maxing out at 14m, with an easy shore entry making it ideal for discovery dives or refreshing skills. You’ll spot the usual suspects here: small wrasse, the occasional cuttlefish, and maybe some baby octopus tucked into the rocks. It’s a good spot to just relax and practice buoyancy.
Typical Bahia Blanca 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bahia Blanca
Bahia Blanca Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bahia Blanca, 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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