Buceo Norte
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.
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
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Buceo Norte
DSDivers Gran Canaria
Buceo La Vieja
Mirafondos, Centro de Buceo
El Azul Gran Canaria Dive Center
BUCEO CANARIAS BY MEDUSA
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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)
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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