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La Garra

Explore the captivating underwater world of Los Cancajos beach as you embark on the unforgettable dive to The Claw. Situated amidst stunning lava formations and picturesque canyons, this renowned rock formation entices divers with its vibrant marine life.

Dive enthusiasts can expect to encounter an array of fascinating sea creatures during their underwater expedition. Keep a keen eye out for the colorful parrotfish, graceful trumpetfish, elusive scorpion fish, and the occasional appearance of stingrays, triggerfish, octopuses, and moray eels.

The most iconic dive at Los Cancajos beach leads divers to The Claw. Choose your route wisely as you enter from the beach and navigate through the captivating lava formations. Choose to follow the path above to observe the enchanting parrotfish and seek out the mysterious moray eels. Alternatively, explore the side route along the sandy bottom, where hidden rays may be found nestled in the sand. As you venture forth, a narrow canyon will guide you towards The Claw - an extraordinary, towering lava rock perpetually surrounded by a bustling community of aquatic life.

After marveling at The Claw, make your way back through the mesmerizing lava landscape to reach the second highlight of this dive. An awe-inspiring canyon awaits, leading you back to the safety of your final stop.

With a visibility of 17 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, this dive site at Los Cancajos is ideal for both beginner and advanced divers. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Spain's Punta de la Arena, located in the remarkable Los Cancajos area of San Antonio, Breña Baja, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, 38712, Spain.

Diving Conditions Score for La Garra

6.9
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for La Garra

Depth

22m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for La Garra

Wave Height

0.66m

Wind Speed

16 m/s

Water Temp

22.5°C

Visibility

22.06km

Cloud Cover

13%

Wave Period

7.5s

Air Temperature

19.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for La Garra
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Dive Score Chart for La Garra

Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 8.027238738738738/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 15.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.6122521367521365/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at La Garra: 06:00
Sunset at La Garra: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at La Garra are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
10:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.66m (7.4s), Wind: 15.9 m/s

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Safest Overall
9:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.66m (7.45s), Wind: 15.9 m/s

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Best Night
1:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.62m, Wind: 14.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for La Garra
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at La Garra

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for La Garra

Winter

Avg. Score: 9.4/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for La Garra

January
Score: 9.6
December
Score: 9.4
February
Score: 9.1

Ideal Conditions for La Garra

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.2°C / 77.4°F

July

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

17.0m / 55.8ft

December

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.5m / 1.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for La Garra

La Garra shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.2°C) and January the coldest (13.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). April is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 14, 2026

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