OLETA
Protected Area
Sebadal de San Andrés
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - OLETA offers some of Canary Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Oleta, off Punta Hidalgo, Tenerife, offers a decent dive for wreck enthusiasts. This motor vessel went down in 1972, and while she's a non-dangerous wreck, she still sits at a respectable 50m. We found her well-colonised by the usual suspects – plenty of small reef fish like damselfish and blennies darting in and out of the superstructure. It's a sombre but intriguing dive, best suited for experienced divers comfortable with deeper profiles. You can explore the deck and the remains of the bridge, though much has collapsed over the years. We'd suggest going on a calm day; the currents here can pick up, making the descent a bit of a workout.
Typical OLETA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 50m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to OLETA
Dive shops near OLETA
Biosub
APNEA CANARIAS
Squatina sub
Club de Buceo El Pejín
CB Seadive
Scubanana Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for OLETA
OLETA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for OLETA, 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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