Brains Cave
Protected Area
Cueva marina de San Juan
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Brains Cave offers some of Canary Islands's richest cave diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Brains Cave offers a straightforward cave penetration, dropping to a maximum depth of 16 meters. It's a good spot for intermediate divers looking to gain some experience with overhead environments without extreme challenges. Inside, the rock formations are interesting, and you’ll often find groups of shrimp clinging to the walls, along with an occasional octopus tucked away. We’d suggest this dive for those who appreciate the unique atmosphere of a well-lit cavern.
Typical Brains Cave Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Brains Cave
Dive shops near Brains Cave
Pama Diving
Diveria Diving Center
Paradise Divers
Espiritu de Buceo Tenerife
Los Gigantes Diving Centre
Apnea Academy West Europe
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Brains Cave
Brains Cave Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Brains Cave, 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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