10-30m
    Canary Islands, Spain
    Costa de Sardina del Norte

    Buceo Norte

    Best months: Aug–Dec

    Protected Area

    Costa de Sardina del Norte

    Why dive here

    With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Buceo Norte offers some of Canary Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeAug–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Octopuses, Sea Turtles, Sperm Whales and Cuttlefish · 76+ species recorded
    Water20-24°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterReef dive · max 10-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Buceo Norte is one of those sites we always come back to in the Canaries. It doesn't scream for attention like some of its flashier neighbours, but it consistently delivers. Drop in, and you're immediately greeted by the usual suspects, but keep your eyes peeled for the real treasures. We love the rocky ledges here, perfect for spotting common octopus camouflaged against the dark stone. Look closely, and you might just catch a glimpse of a devilfish or a grumpy dusky grouper eyeing you from its hidey-hole. Our favourite time to dive Buceo Norte is mid-morning, just after the sun starts to properly penetrate the water, illuminating the vibrant emerald wrasse flitting between the rocks. It’s a site that rewards patience. We've often found ourselves hovering, watching a painted comber darting in and out, or a sharpnose puffer making its way along the seabed. If you’re into macro life, those European fan-worms are worth a close look, too. Buceo Norte is a proper, solid dive, ideal for those who prefer observation over adrenaline.

    Typical Buceo Norte Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Buceo Norte

    Buceo Norte Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Buceo Norte, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (28.18, -15.41) (10km away)

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    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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