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    El Puertito dive site
    12m
    Beginner
    Canary Islands, Spain
    La Caleta

    El Puertito

    Best months: Aug–Dec

    Protected Area

    La Caleta

    Why dive here

    With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - El Puertito 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 12m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    El Puertito is a shallow, sheltered bay, perfect for those just starting out. At a maximum depth of 12m, it's a calm spot to practice skills and get comfortable in the water. You’ll often find turtles here, resting on the sand or gliding through the water, along with small rays. It’s a gentle introduction to diving in the Canaries.

    Typical El Puertito Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m12m max~60 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

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

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    Apnea Academy West Europe

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    ONE TWO DIVE

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    Dive Club Ocean Trek

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    Easy Divers

    5km away
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    Scubafriends

    6km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Puertito

    El Puertito Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for El Puertito, 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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