La Cueva del Garachico
Protected Area
Roque de Garachico
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - La Cueva del Garachico offers some of Canary Islands's richest cave diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
La Cueva del Garachico is an expert-level dive, and we mean it. You're looking at a proper cave here, not just an overhang, with a maximum depth of 29 meters. The entry can be tricky, often involving a bit of a current, so a good guide is non-negotiable. Inside, it’s dark, obviously, but your torch beams pick out some fascinating rock formations and the occasional slumbering ray or crab tucked into a crevice. It’s a site for those comfortable in overhead environments and low light, rewarding divers with a real sense of exploration.
Typical La Cueva del Garachico 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 29m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to La Cueva del Garachico
Dive shops near La Cueva del Garachico
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Los Gigantes Diving Centre
Espiritu de Buceo Tenerife
Diving Center
Centro de Buceo El Cardumen
Diveria Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Cueva del Garachico
La Cueva del Garachico Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Cueva del Garachico, 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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