ALEX
Protected Area
Littoral de Jbel Moussa
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses, sea turtles and sperm whales - ALEX offers some of Al Hoceima's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.
The ALEX is a scatter of a fishing vessel, sitting at a comfortable 17 meters, making it a good wreck for those looking to get their fins wet on something a bit more substantial than a reef. We’ve found the remains spread out enough to offer a decent amount of poking around. Look closely among the twisted metal and you’ll often spot moray eels tucked into crevices, and schools of damselfish flitting over the rusted hull sections. It’s a calm dive, usually with minimal current, well-suited for divers who enjoy taking their time to observe how marine life reclaims man-made structures.
Typical ALEX Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to ALEX
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Dive Charters Gibraltar
BUCEO ALGECIRAS
Chems Diving
FAISHASUB
LEON MARINO Diving Center
Burbujas
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ALEX
ALEX Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ALEX, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (36.14, -5.33) (13km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
20°C
68°F · Range: 17.3–22°C
Air Temperature
21°C
70°F
Wind Speed
5.48 m/s
10.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.8 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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