Ray Bank, Gran Canaria
Protected Area
Franja marina de Mogán
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Ray Bank, Gran Canaria offers some of Canary Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
Ray Bank, off Gran Canaria, is a solid choice for a second dive of the day, or when you’re looking for something a little less demanding. It’s a sandy bottom at 20 meters, pretty flat, but that’s exactly what attracts the rays. We’ve had good luck here spotting common eagle rays gliding over the sand, sometimes a few at once, and always the chance of a common stingray settled in. It’s an intermediate dive, mainly due to potential boat traffic and the slight chance of a gentle drift, but otherwise very relaxed. If you like watching rays do their thing without too much fuss, this spot is worth your time.
Typical Ray Bank, Gran Canaria Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ray Bank, Gran Canaria
Ray Bank, Gran Canaria Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ray Bank, Gran Canaria, 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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