Playa de la Cebada
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 - Playa de la Cebada offers some of Canary Islands's richest shore diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Playa de la Cebada is a straightforward shore dive, ideal for beginners or a relaxed check-out. With a maximum depth of 7m, it’s a good spot to practice skills or enjoy an extended safety stop. You’ll typically see small schooling fish and the occasional octopus tucked into the rocks. It’s convenient for a quick dip, but don’t expect dramatic scenery.
Typical Playa de la Cebada Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Playa de la Cebada
Playa de la Cebada Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Playa de la Cebada, 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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