DUMBO
Protected Area
Bahía del Confital
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - DUMBO offers some of Canary Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
DUMBO, resting just 2 meters deep off Las Palmas, isn't your typical deep-sea wreck dive. This former steamship, driven ashore in a 1968 gale, is a super accessible peek into a vessel’s bones. We like to drift over the spread-out wreckage, tracing the remains of the hull and superstructure. It’s a shallow playground for photographers, especially with the sun dappling through the water. While we haven't logged specific species here, expect the usual suspects – small shoals of fish darting in and out of the metal, and maybe an octopus tucked into a crevice. It’s perfect for a relaxed dip, an easy way to spend an hour, and a good option when you fancy a break from deeper adventures.
Typical DUMBO Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to DUMBO
Dive shops near DUMBO
BUCEO CANARIAS BY MEDUSA
Mirafondos, Centro de Buceo
Buceo La Vieja
El Azul Gran Canaria Dive Center
KARAPAT DIVE
Buceo Norte
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for DUMBO
DUMBO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for DUMBO, 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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