El Emisario / Twin Pipes
Protected Area
Sebadales de Corralejo
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - El Emisario / Twin Pipes offers some of Canary Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
El Emisario, often called Twin Pipes, is a solid beginner-friendly dive in the Canaries. Dropping to around 18 metres, it’s a calm introduction to the local underwater scene, well-suited for those looking to get comfortable with their buoyancy or refresh their skills. You’ll find two large pipes here, remnants of an old outfall, which now serve as an interesting backdrop for various crabs and small octopuses to hide around. We’ve often spotted cuttlefish cruising the sandy patches between the pipes, and schools of damselfish flitting overhead. It’s not a thrill-a-minute site, but it consistently delivers a pleasant, relaxed dive.
Typical El Emisario / Twin Pipes 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 Emisario / Twin Pipes
El Emisario / Twin Pipes Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for El Emisario / Twin Pipes, 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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