Chupadero - El Puertito de La Lajita
Protected Area
Playa de Sotavento de Jandía
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Chupadero - El Puertito de La Lajita offers some of Canary Islands's richest shore diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Chupadero, near La Lajita, is a gentle entry into Canary Islands diving. At a maximum depth of 7 meters, it’s a perfect spot for beginners or those getting back in the water after a break. We typically find schools of sardine, small cuttlefish hovering over the sand, and occasionally a curious ray gliding past. It’s a comfortable, easy dive where the focus is on relaxed observation rather than grand pelagic encounters. Good for a calm afternoon.
Typical Chupadero - El Puertito de La Lajita 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Chupadero - El Puertito de La Lajita
Chupadero - El Puertito de La Lajita Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Chupadero - El Puertito de La Lajita, 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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