Dive-site story
Situated along the coast of Puerto del Carmen in Lanzarote, Waikiki features volcanic rock formations dropping onto sand plains. Divers follow a series of rocky ledges and small overhangs that shelter typical Canarian marine fauna, with opportunities to encounter benthic rays and wintering angelsharks.
Volcanic ledges and rocky shelves meeting open sand flats
Frequent sightings of angelsharks during the cooler months
Sheltered crevices harboring moray eels and spider crabs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is possible year-round, with the warmest waters and calmest seas in late summer and autumn, while winter offers the highest frequency of angelshark sightings.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AngelsharkSquatina squatina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common stingrayDasyatis pastinaca | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic lizardfishSynodus saurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean parrotfishSparisoma cretense | Common |
Marine forecast
