

Best for beginner divers, 15-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Baja de San Fernando is a boat-access dive site located off the coast of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. The site features a combination of reef and cave topography, with depths ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents and visibility that typically fluctuates between 5 and 10 metres. Due to the presence of overhead environments, caution is advised when navigating the cave structures. Water temperatures at this site range from 19 to 24 degrees Celsius throughout the year. This site is suitable for beginners, though maintaining buddy contact is essential given the variable visibility conditions.
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Visibility can drop with little warning here, so brief your buddy signals and agree a turn-around pressure before entering the water. Check locally for current boat operators and any updated site conditions before your trip.
Access is by boat as it is located in the vicinity of the Bay of El Confital.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-24°C
Current
Moderate
The site depth ranges between 15 and 30 metres.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should be prepared to manage moderate currents.
Baja de San Fernando is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the location.
The main hazards include low visibility and the presence of overhead environments within the cave structures.
This site is primarily a dive location with depths starting at 15 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Baja de San Fernando in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Baja de San Fernando in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 24°C.
Expect moderate currents at Baja de San Fernando in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Baja de San Fernando in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.