El Tablado
Protected Area
Roque de la Playa
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - El Tablado offers some of Canary Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
El Tablado is a gentle introduction to diving in the Canaries, with a maximum depth of 17 metres. It’s perfect for beginners or those getting back in the water. You’ll fin over volcanic rock formations, spotting barracuda cruising by and plenty of smaller reef fish in the nooks. It’s a pretty easy dive, typically calm, making it a good spot for a relaxed afternoon.
Typical El Tablado 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to El Tablado
Dive shops near El Tablado
Tenerife Diving Academy
Club de Buceo El Pejín
CB Seadive
Scubanana Dive Center
Centro de Buceo El Cardumen
Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Tablado
El Tablado Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for El Tablado, 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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