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El Portal
El Portal is a deep Fuerteventura wall dive with a swim-through.
Local operator required
A short boat run with a local operator is the practical way to reach El Portal.
Advanced scuba on a short boat run: a compact wall, swim-through and quick drop into open water, with exposure that rewards calm sea states.
About El Portal
El Portal is one of Fuerteventura’s deeper reef dives, built around a compact rocky wall and a swim-through that opens into the blue. It is a big-fish site rather than an easy sightseeing run, with tuna, amberjacks, groupers and barracuda the main draw. Plan it as an advanced scuba dive with a short boat run, moderate current and open Atlantic exposure. It is best enjoyed when the sea is calm and buoyancy and gas planning are dialled in.
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Research Estimate At El Portal
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is El Portal?
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Community sourced coordinates.
El Portal Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m - 42m
Depth Note
Key features include a wall beginning around 32 m, a pass-through at mid-depth, orange tree corals from ~30 m, and a notable coral at ~42 m.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer sea-state windows are more comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Moderate current, unprotected wave exposure and clear water are the usual baseline.
Safety & Access At El Portal
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentSurgeWaves
Safety Notes
The swim-through, open Atlantic exposure and rapid drop-off make buoyancy, gas planning and sea-state timing important.
Local Intel For El Portal
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced scuba wall dive with a swim-through and a fast drop into deeper water once you leave the reef edge.
Freediving
Not a freedive-friendly site; the main features sit on a deep wall and need scuba-style planning.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the interesting section lies on a deeper wall and around open water.
Wildlife at El Portal
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At El Portal
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At El Portal
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
