10-25m
    Canary Islands, Spain
    Cagafrecho

    Puerto del Carmen (east)

    Best months: Aug–Dec

    Protected Area

    Cagafrecho

    Why dive here

    With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Puerto del Carmen (east) offers some of Canary Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeAug–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Octopuses, Sea Turtles, Sperm Whales and Cuttlefish · 76+ species recorded
    Water20-24°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterReef dive · max 10-25m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Diving Puerto del Carmen’s eastern sites means easy shore entries and a relaxed pace, perfect for getting back into the swing of things or for newer divers. We’ve found the sandy bottom and scattered rock formations here are a great spot to look for Atlantic stargazers peeking out, or the occasional juvenile dusky grouper tucked into a crevice. Keep an eye out for schools of salema and bogue shimmering past. While you might not see a loggerhead turtle every dive, the general vibe is laid-back and pleasant, a solid choice for a casual afternoon underwater.

    Typical Puerto del Carmen (east) Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:5417:3011h 37m daylightGolden hour 16:59

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Puerto del Carmen (east)

    Puerto del Carmen (east) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Puerto del Carmen (east), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (28.18, -15.41) (10km away)

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    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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