Spain · Atlantic
Best time to dive Canary Islands
Diveable year-round with 18–24 °C water; best visibility May–October. Adult angel sharks are most seen November–March, when they mate in the shallows, and tail off in April; juveniles are seen July–September and adults start reappearing on night dives from October.
Peak season: February–April, August–November
Overall diving, month by month
Balanced scoring · forecasts include the 2026/27 El Niño outlook
Confidence: Nov high · Dec high · Jan medium · Feb medium · Mar medium · Apr medium · May medium · Jun medium · Jul medium · Aug medium · Sep medium · Oct medium · Nov medium · Dec medium
What's good when
Each attribute scored 0–10 for every month
| Nov2026 | Dec | Jan2027 | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelagic & big animals | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Macro life | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Coral & reef health | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Water temperature | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Weather & sea state | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Operations & access | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Water temperature & visibility
| Month | Water | Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 22.0 °C (72 °F) | 15–25 m |
| December 2026 | 20.0 °C (68 °F) | 15–25 m |
| January 2027 | 18.5 °C (65 °F) | 15–25 m |
| February 2027 | 18.0 °C (64 °F) | 15–25 m |
| March 2027 | 18.5 °C (65 °F) | 15–25 m |
| April 2027 | 19.0 °C (66 °F) | 20–25 m |
| May 2027 | 20.0 °C (68 °F) | 20–30 m |
| June 2027 | 21.5 °C (71 °F) | 20–30 m |
| July 2027 | 23.0 °C (73 °F) | 20–30 m |
| August 2027 | 23.5 °C (74 °F) | 20–30 m |
| September 2027 | 24.0 °C (75 °F) | 20–30 m |
| October 2027 | 23.5 °C (74 °F) | 20–30 m |
| November 2027 | 22.0 °C (72 °F) | 15–25 m |
| December 2027 | 20.0 °C (68 °F) | 15–25 m |
Marine life calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| angel shark | Peak | Peak | Peak | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | Peak | Peak | ||
| stingrays | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| barracuda | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| turtles | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Peak = best odds · ● = regularly seen · blank = unlikely. Calendar months, every year.
About the diving
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Current strength
- 2 / 5
- Luxury level
- 4 / 5
- Typical depth
- 5–30 m
- Max depth of interest
- 40 m
- Dive styles
- Shore, Day boat, Resort
- Suggested certification
- Open Water
- Nearest airport
- TFS
- Snorkelling
- Good
- Known for
- angel shark, stingrays, turtles, barracuda
Famous sites: El Bajón (El Hierro) · Arinaga · Las Galletas · Museo Atlántico (Lanzarote)
Season notes & sources
- Diveable year-round with 18–24 °C water; best visibility May–October. Adult angel sharks are most seen November–March, when they mate in the shallows, and tail off in April; juveniles are seen July–September and adults start reappearing on night dives from October.