

Best for beginner divers, 1-7m, shore entry, mild current.
Rubicon Marina Ramp in Puerto del Carmen offers a sheltered, shallow reef environment ideal for training and skill practice. Located within a bay behind the marina, the site provides easy shore access via a ramp. Divers and snorkellers can expect depths ranging from 1 to 7 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. Conditions are generally calm with mild currents and visibility between 8 and 15 metres. The site is well-supported by local facilities, including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and nearby dive shops offering equipment rental and air fills. Typical dives last approximately 35 minutes.
28.85860, -13.81730
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 7m
Visibility
8-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
19-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
35 min
Yes, the site is well-suited for beginners due to its shallow depths, calm conditions, and easy shore entry.
The depth ranges from 1 to 7 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Yes, the site is accessed directly from the shore via a ramp.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Diving at Rubicon Marina Ramp in Playa Blanca requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Rubicon Marina Ramp in Playa Blanca. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Rubicon Marina Ramp in Playa Blanca. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 23°C.
Rubicon Marina Ramp in Playa Blanca typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Rubicon Marina Ramp in Playa Blanca typically ranges from 8 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.