Montaña Roja
Protected Area
Espacio marino del oriente y sur de Lanzarote-Fuerteventura
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Montaña Roja offers some of Canary Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Montaña Roja offers a straightforward shore dive, perfect for newer divers or those looking for an easy entry. The volcanic landscape continues underwater, with interesting rock formations and small caverns to explore, all within a shallow 15-meter depth. You'll often spot octopus tucked into the rocks and schools of damselfish flitting about. It's a relaxed site for building confidence without strong currents.
Typical Montaña Roja 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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MAGMA FREEDIVING SCHOOL FUERTEVENTURA
Punta Amanay SL
Rubicon Diving Lanzarote
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Pura Vida Lanzarote Diving
Windblue Lanzarote
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Montaña Roja
Montaña Roja Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Montaña Roja, 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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