

Best for intermediate divers, 18-45m, shore entry, mild current.
Dive Community Puerto Naos is a volcanic reef dive located off the coast of La Palma. The site ranges from 18 to 45 metres in depth, making it suitable for intermediate divers. Navigation is aided by mild currents, though visibility can fluctuate significantly, reaching up to 40 metres under optimal conditions. Divers should enter the water from a boat to avoid surf and shore break hazards. Species recorded around this area include European parrotfish, Turkish wrasse, pufferfish, and various moray eels. Water temperatures remain between 20 and 23 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should remain vigilant for boat traffic, strong currents, and potential jellyfish.
28.58662, -17.91032
The west coast can be more exposed to swell and wind in winter, so booking with a local verified dive center is important to adapt to the safest conditions of the day.
Accessible shore dives are available.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-45m
Visibility
Up to 40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
20-23°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include European parrotfish, Turkish wrasse, pufferfish, trumpetfish, grey triggerfish, arrow crab, black moray, conger eel, barried anemone, great barracuda, marbled electric ray, common octopus, European common cuttlefish, and fangtooth moray.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the depth range of 18 to 45 metres and the presence of currents.
The reef depth ranges from 18 to 45 metres.
While the reef is accessible from the shore, it is recommended to enter the water from a boat to avoid surf and shore break hazards.
Snorkelling is not recommended due to the depth of the reef and the requirement for boat entry to avoid surf and shore break.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Dive Community Puerto Naos in Puerto Naos. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 23°C.
The best months to visit Dive Community Puerto Naos in Puerto Naos are April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Dive Community Puerto Naos in Puerto Naos typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Dive Community Puerto Naos in Puerto Naos can reach up to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.