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Blue Hole Lanzarote

Shore entryDifficulty Advanced

Natural volcanic tunnel by the Playa Chica wall for divers confident at depth.

Max depth: 30 m
Minimum level: Advanced
Visibility: 18-30 m
Active window: Watched

See trips How to get there28.91840, -13.67460 See weather

Weather and position

Operational weather

Can you dive today?

26/100

Very poor

Window forecast for Mon, Sep 14, 05:00 AM.

Slight sea of 0.9 m
Gusts of 26 kt
Wind sea with short period

Right now

Wind15ktno directionStrong: uncomfortable mooring

Water24.5°C5 mm is comfortable

Sea

0.94 m · 5 s

Demanding shore entry

Current

0.9 km/h

Negligible

Rain

0.0 mm

No effect on the water

Air visibility

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Reference for surface navigation

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Best window: Mon, Sep 14, 05:00 AM
Updated: Sat, Sep 12, 08:00 PM
Source: open meteo

Sea conditions can change quickly. This score is guidance based on models and does not replace official warnings, on-site assessment or the decision of the centre, guide or instructor in charge.

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Site position

Blue Hole LanzaroteShore · Very poor (26/100)

Excellent 95-100
Very good 90-94
Acceptable 80-89
Difficult 70-79
Not advised 50-69
Very poor 0-49

Site briefing

Operational briefing

Operational description

Dive with shore entry at Blue Hole Lanzarote, designed for Advanced divers with group control, reading of the local current and a route adapted to sea conditions.

History and context

Blue Hole Lanzarote is part of the usual diving routes in Lanzarote. The page combines scenic value, local marine life and the recurring operations of centres and clubs in the Canaries.

Entry

Shore entry with a prior check of the exit point, swell and visual references for the return.

Suggested route

Descent along the main reference, brief deep section, progress along the wall or drop-off, conservative turn and gradual return to the shallow zone.

Bottom

Volcanic seabed with boulders, sand and marked changes in relief.

Expectation

Level Advanced / visibility 18-30 m

Expected fauna

parrotfish
white seabream
Atlantic damselfish
occasional barracudas
moray eels
stingrays on the sand

Best season

March
April
May
October
November

Photo and observation

lava and sand contrasts
schools of fish
macro in the crevices
silhouettes over volcanic seabed

Safety

Confirm the exit before descending
Do not enter with breaking waves
Keep a gas reserve for the return
Mark position if there is boat traffic
shore entry
ground swell
diver traffic

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Centres and clubs

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Centre

Lanzarote Buceo

Area: Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote
Relation: Centre that works it

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