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    La Lajita dive site
    shore
    8m
    Beginner
    Canary Islands, Spain
    Playa de Sotavento de Jandía

    La Lajita

    Best months: Aug–Dec

    Protected Area

    Playa de Sotavento de Jandía

    Why dive here

    With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - La Lajita offers some of Canary Islands's richest shore diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeAug–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Octopuses, Sea Turtles, Sperm Whales and Cuttlefish · 76+ species recorded
    Water20-24°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterShore dive · max 8m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    La Lajita is a straightforward shore dive, perfect for beginners or those getting back in the water. Maximum depth here is 8 meters, keeping things relaxed and easy. We often see barracuda and schools of roncadores moving through the volcanic rocks. It’s a good spot for a slow-paced dive, practicing skills, or just enjoying some calm time underwater.

    Typical La Lajita Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m8m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:5517:3311h 38m daylightGolden hour 17:01

    Nearest Dive Centres to La Lajita

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    fuerte DIVERS

    6km away
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    Acuarios Jandia

    7km away
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    Dive Pro Fuerte

    8km away
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    FUERTEVENTURA DIVING S.L.

    18km away
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    Tauchschule Fuerteventura Buceo

    23km away

    FUERTEOCEAN

    24km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Lajita

    La Lajita Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for La Lajita, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (28.18, -15.41) (10km away)

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    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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