

Best for intermediate divers, 8-40m, shore entry, mild current.
Orange Coral in Puerto del Carmen is a wall, reef, and cave site offering depths between 8 and 40 metres. The site is suited to intermediate divers due to the depth range and shore entry, which requires careful timing through the surf. Visibility varies between 10 and 40 metres, and water temperatures range from 19 to 22 degrees Celsius. Divers should maintain controlled buoyancy to navigate the wall and cave structures while remaining aware of potential entanglement hazards. A nearby dive shop provides local condition updates and equipment support. Typical dives last approximately 45 minutes, with mild currents generally present throughout the site.
28.91840, -13.66930
The shore entry requires careful timing through the surf, so watch several sets before committing and enter when the water settles. A nearby dive shop can provide local conditions updates and any gear you need before heading in.
The site is accessed via shore dive from Playa Chica.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-40m
Visibility
10-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
19-22°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
The site is rated for intermediate skill levels, as the deeper sections reach 40 metres and the shore entry requires navigating surf.
The site ranges from 8 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a shore entry site. Divers should watch the surf sets carefully before entering the water.
Yes, the site is open to both diving and snorkelling activities.
Hazards include deep water, potential entanglement, strong currents, and surf at the shore entry point.
Diving at Orange Coral in Puerto Del Carmen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Orange Coral in Puerto Del Carmen. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 22°C.
The best months to visit Orange Coral in Puerto Del Carmen are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Orange Coral in Puerto Del Carmen typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Orange Coral in Puerto Del Carmen typically ranges from 10 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.