Helena Reef
Protected Area
Franja marina de Mogán
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Helena Reef offers some of Canary Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Helena Reef sits at a comfortable 15 meters, making it a good spot for newer divers looking to get their fins wet. We often see groups of bream here, sometimes octopus camouflaged against the rocks, and the occasional moray eel peering out from crevices. It’s a gentle introduction to Canary Islands diving, without strong currents to worry about.
Typical Helena Reef 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 Helena Reef
Helena Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Helena Reef, 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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