El Cabezón
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 - El Cabezón offers some of Canary Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
El Cabezón is a straightforward shore dive, well-suited for beginners or those getting back in the water. The maximum depth is 16 metres, making it a relaxed profile. You’ll typically find various smaller reef fish here, along with octopus and cuttlefish in the rocky areas. It's a good spot for a gentle introduction to Canary Islands diving.
Typical El Cabezón Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Cabezón
El Cabezón Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for El Cabezón, 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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