20m
    Intermediate
    Canary Islands, Spain
    Franja marina de Mogán

    Ray Bank, Gran Canaria

    Best months: Aug–Dec

    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.

    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
    Charactermax 20m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    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

    10m20mSafety Stop0m20m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    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)

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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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