Wreck of Temple Hall
Protected Area
Sebadales de Guasimeta
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - Wreck of Temple Hall offers some of Canary Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Temple Hall wreck is one of our Canary Island favourites, a proper deep dive that’s worth the effort. It was a cargo ship, carrying cement, when it ran aground back in 1964. Now it rests broken in two main pieces. Dropping down, you hit the bow section first, sitting upright, and then it’s a swim over a sandy expanse to the stern, which lies on its port side. The real joy here is penetrating the engine room. With a good torch, you can still make out the machinery, and the light filtering in through portholes creates an eerie glow. Outside, the decks are swarming with blacktail bream and saddled seabream, clouds of them moving as one, parting for you then reforming. Dusky groupers lurk in the shadows, and we’ve even spotted bigeye tuna cruising past in the blue. It’s a dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts, certainly not a beginner’s site. There can be a bit of current, and the depth means you need to watch your no-decompression limits, but the scale and atmosphere of the Temple Hall make it a truly compelling dive.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to Wreck of Temple Hall
Dive shops near Wreck of Temple Hall
Native Diving
Aquatis Dive Center
Barracuda Scuba Diving Lanzarote
Aquanautic Club Lanzarote
Mojo Dive
Mojo Dive
Reviews for Wreck of Temple Hall
Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Wreck of Temple Hall
Wreck of Temple Hall Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wreck of Temple Hall, 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)
Plan & book
Ways to dive Canary Islands, from day trips to liveaboards.
Day trips & courses
via GetYourGuideGuided dives, courses and snorkel trips with instant booking.
Find dive trips in Canary IslandsPlaces to stay
via Booking.comHotels and dive resorts near Canary Islands.
Search stays in Canary IslandsDive insurance
Most travel insurance excludes or limits scuba. Check what you need before you go.
Dive insurance explainedPartner links: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Where to Stay near Wreck of Temple Hall
Prices from Booking.com. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.