La Deriva
Protected Area
Costa de Sardina del Norte
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - La Deriva offers some of Canary Islands's richest drift diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
La Deriva, as the name suggests, is a drift dive along a volcanic reef in the Canary Islands. You'll move steadily with the current, spotting moray eels tucked into crevices and parrotfish grazing the rocks. It’s a straightforward dive for intermediates looking to experience a gentle drift without significant depth. Expect a relaxed pace, letting the water do the work.
Typical La Deriva Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to La Deriva
Dive shops near La Deriva
Buceo Norte
DSDivers Gran Canaria
Buceo La Vieja
El Azul Gran Canaria Dive Center
Mirafondos, Centro de Buceo
BUCEO CANARIAS BY MEDUSA
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Deriva
La Deriva Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Deriva, 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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