Playa Chica

Spain

Playa Chica

5–40 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
11Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
6.3 s
Swell
0.3 m
10.3 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
23.3°C
Wind
15.4 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
-0.5 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
02:30–02:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature23.2°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.4–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature23.3°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.4–0.9 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature23.3°C
Sat, Oct 24Challenging
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature23.2°C
Next 72 hours
02:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 23.3°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 23.2°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 23.2°C
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.2°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 23.2°C
08:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 23.2°C
14:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.3°C
20:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 23.4°C
02:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 23.3°C
08:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 23.2°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 23.3°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 23.3°C
Catalog depth5–40 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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Year-round

Peak month

Sep 22.9°

Jan19.0°
Feb18.3°
Mar18.2°
Apr18.6°
May19.5°
Jun20.8°
Jul21.5°
Aug22.3°
Sep22.9°
Oct22.7°
Nov21.4°
Dec20.0°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 20 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.

Nearby live cameras

Check the water around Playa Chica before you dive. Feeds are provided by third parties and may occasionally be offline.

1 camera

LANZAROTE AIRPORT webcam

8 km awayOpenStreetMap

Welcome to our genuine 24x7 stream from Lanzarote Airport (ACE | GCRR ) in Canary Islands, Spain. Our Live webcam is showing you the landings and takes offs operations details and a panoramic view of the Lanzarote Airport Parking, the terminals and the c

Check is getting oldLast checked 44h ago

External source · live video is not independently verified

No history is stored for this external source.

Public feedCatalogued Oct 19, 2026

Live availability is controlled by each camera provider. Use the feed as a quick surface check and confirm current conditions with a local dive operator.

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Dive Types

reefshoresalt Waterbeginner Difficulty

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
Octopus
Octopus vulgaris
DeepLog4
Florida regal doris
Felimare picta
DeepLog3
African cuttlefish
Sepia bertheloti
DeepLog2
Brown-striped octopus
Amphioctopus burryi
DeepLog2
White trevally
Pseudocaranx dentex
DeepLog2
Big white heart urchin
Brissus unicolor
DeepLog1
Black goby
Gobius niger
DeepLog1
Comber
Serranus cabrilla
DeepLog1
Holothuria sanctori
DeepLog1
Nudibranch
Flabellina dushia
DeepLog1
Parrotfish
Sparisoma cretense
DeepLog1
Pearly razorfish
Xyrichtys novacula
DeepLog1
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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