Cala Iris
Protected Area
Al-Hoceima National Park
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses, sea turtles and sperm whales - Cala Iris offers some of Al Hoceima's richest diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cala Iris is a very sheltered cove, making it a good spot for newer divers getting comfortable in the water. We often find groupers tucked into the rocks here, along with moray eels peering out from crevices. You might even spot an octopus if you look closely. It’s a relaxed dive, mostly in the 5-15m range, though it drops to 20m if you follow the gentle slope out.
Typical Cala Iris Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cala Iris
Cala Iris Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cala Iris, 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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