Los Cancajos

Spain

Los Cancajos

5–20 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
24Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.9 m
9.2 s
Swell
0.8 m
7.8 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
24.3°C
Wind
8.4 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.7 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
03:00–04:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Thu, Oct 15Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature24.4°C
Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature24.5°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature24.6°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature24.6°C
Next 72 hours
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 24.3°C
16:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 24.4°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 24.5°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 24.3°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 24.3°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 24.6°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 24.6°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 24.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 24.6°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 24.7°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 24.7°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 24.6°C
Catalog depth5–20 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Sep 24.1°

Jan20.0°
Feb19.3°
Mar19.2°
Apr19.6°
May20.4°
Jun21.6°
Jul22.4°
Aug23.3°
Sep24.1°
Oct23.7°
Nov22.5°
Dec21.1°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 15 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Rock-pool blenny
Parablennius parvicornis
DeepLog6
Canary damsel
Similiparma lurida
DeepLog5
Redlip blenny
Ophioblennius atlanticus
DeepLog5
Mauligobius maderensis
DeepLog4
Portuguese man o'war
Physalia physalis
DeepLog3
Ragged sea hare
Aplysia dactylomela
DeepLog3
Elysia subornata
DeepLog2
Madeira rockfish
Scorpaena maderensis
DeepLog2
Moroccan white seabream
Diplodus cadenati
DeepLog2
Ornate wrasse
Thalassoma pavo
DeepLog2
Parrotfish
Sparisoma cretense
DeepLog2
Salema
Sarpa salpa
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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