Black Tip
Protected Area
La Caleta
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Black Tip offers some of Canary Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Black Tip is a shallow site in the Canary Islands, ideal for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed dive. We typically find schools of bream and occasional rays in the sandy patches here. At 18 metres, it’s a good spot for buoyancy practice and getting comfortable in the water. Expect a straightforward dive with gentle conditions.
Typical Black Tip 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 Black Tip
Black Tip Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Black Tip, 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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