Fortaleza
Protected Area
Fuerteventura
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Fortaleza offers some of Canary Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Fortaleza is a straightforward shore dive, reaching a maximum depth of 19m. Entry can be a bit tricky over the rocks, but once in, you'll find a gentle slope. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking to get comfortable, with plenty of smaller reef fish and nudibranchs tucked into the nooks. We often recommend it as a warm-up dive.
Typical Fortaleza Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Fortaleza
Dive shops near Fortaleza
Deep Blue S.L.
MAGMA FREEDIVING SCHOOL FUERTEVENTURA
Punta Amanay SL
fuerte DIVERS
Acuarios Jandia
Dive Pro Fuerte
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fortaleza
Fortaleza Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Fortaleza, 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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