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    Coladas dive site
    20m
    Intermediate
    Canary Islands, Spain
    Costa de Sardina del Norte

    Coladas

    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 - Coladas offers some of Canary Islands's richest 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
    Charactermax 20m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Coladas offers a straightforward dive to 20 metres, perfect for intermediate divers looking for an easy drift. You'll move along a sandy bottom interspersed with volcanic rock formations. Keep an eye out for octopus tucked into crevices and the occasional passing barracuda. It’s a good option for a second dive or when conditions elsewhere are a bit sporty.

    Typical Coladas Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m20m max~30 min estimated bottom time

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

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Buceo Norte

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    Buceo La Vieja

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    El Azul Gran Canaria Dive Center

    24km away
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    Mirafondos, Centro de Buceo

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    BUCEO CANARIAS BY MEDUSA

    25km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Coladas

    Coladas Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Coladas, 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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