Playa San Juan, Gym
Protected Area
Cueva marina de San Juan
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Playa San Juan, Gym offers some of Canary Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Playa San Juan, Gym is a good, straightforward dive, especially if you’re looking to get wet and build confidence. Dropping to a comfortable 17 meters, it’s a brilliant spot for beginners or those brushing up their skills. You’ll find some interesting rock formations to poke around, often with nudibranchs and smaller crustaceans tucked into crevices. It’s also common to see schools of barracuda cruising past in the blue. We think it’s a solid pick for an easy afternoon dive, letting you enjoy the water without any major challenges.
Typical Playa San Juan, Gym 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Playa San Juan, Gym
Playa San Juan, Gym Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Playa San Juan, Gym, 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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