Cuesta del Faro
Protected Area
Espacio marino de La Bocayna
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Cuesta del Faro offers some of Canary Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Cuesta del Faro is a good intermediate dive, dropping to 23m. You’ll find a mix of volcanic rock formations and sand patches, often with octopus tucked into crevices and cuttlefish moving slowly over the bottom. It’s a reliable spot for seeing common Canary Island reef fish, though nothing particularly dramatic. We’d suggest it for divers looking for a relaxed dive without strong currents.
Typical Cuesta del Faro Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Las Toninas
Dive College Lanzarote
Pura Vida Lanzarote Diving
Windblue Lanzarote
Rubicon Diving Lanzarote
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cuesta del Faro
Cuesta del Faro Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cuesta del Faro, 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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