Puerto del Carmen (west)
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 (west) offers some of Canary Islands's richest reef diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Okay, so Pto. del Carmen. It’s definitely a busy spot on Lanzarote, tourism is the name of the game here. But don't let the crowds topside put you off the diving entirely. Drop in west of the main buzz and you’ll find decent shore entries and some surprisingly calm pockets. We’ve had good luck spotting Atlantic stargazers buried in the sand, and the painted combers are always darting about. Keep an eye out for sharpnose puffers cruising past the rocks and maybe even a spiny butterfly ray if you're lucky. It's a solid choice for a relaxed afternoon dive, especially if you're staying in the area and want something convenient without too much fuss.
Typical Puerto del Carmen (west) 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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Lanzarote Dive Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Puerto del Carmen (west)
Puerto del Carmen (west) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Puerto del Carmen (west), 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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