Perchel Caves
Protected Area
Espacio marino de Mogán-La Aldea
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Perchel Caves offers some of Canary Islands's richest cave diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Perchel Caves offers a straightforward cave diving experience, maxing out at 16 metres. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking to get comfortable with overhead environments without venturing too deep. You’ll find some interesting rock formations inside, and usually a few resident fish sheltering in the cooler, darker sections. This site is best for those looking for a relatively easy entry into cave diving.
Typical Perchel Caves Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Perchel Caves
Perchel Caves Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Perchel Caves, 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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