El Bajón
Lanzarote · Spain
A steep volcanic wall drop-off on Lanzarote's southwest coast, descending from 10 m to beyond 40 m. The wall face is densely encrusted with black coral trees, sea fans, and sponge colonies at depth, while the shallower terrace holds moray eels and resting rays. Atlantic upwelling on this exposed coast means water temperature is 2 to 3 degrees cooler than the east side, but that cold nutrient stream draws large pelagics: rays, occasional angel sharks, and passing amberjack schools. A genuine wall dive with a 5 m safety stop terrace conveniently positioned at 5 m.
Conditions
Depth
10 to 42 m
Advanced depths
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
15 to 23°C
3 mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
| Vis (m) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 |
| Current | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Angelshark
Last confirmed Jun 25, 2026 · 420 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Short-Snouted Seahorse
Last confirmed Jul 6, 2026 · 877 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
European Common Cuttlefish
Last confirmed Jul 6, 2026 · 654 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Common Octopus
Last confirmed Jul 6, 2026 · 712 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Regal Sea Goddess
Last confirmed Jul 4, 2026 · 235 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Dusky Grouper
Last confirmed Jul 6, 2026 · 420 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Common eagle ray
Last confirmed Jul 4, 2026 · 76 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Black coral
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear