Estepona Dive Center - Al Hoceima

The team at Estepona Dive Center are PADI specialists, running everything from introductory dives to Instructor Development Courses out of Al Hoceima. We love their deep local knowledge, which really shines through on their guided trips. They’re a great choice if you’re looking to progress your PADI certifications, or just want solid, reliable guiding in an area with some genuinely surprising diving. Head out with them and you’ll explore a coastline marked by dramatic topography. We've spent time diving the reefs around Al Hoceima and found the underwater landscape to be quite something, with big rock formations and deep walls that just drop away into the blue. You’ll often find yourself drifting past colourful nudibranchs clinging to sponges, and schools of damselfish darting in and out of rocky crevices. The conditions here are often calm, making it a really relaxing place to dive. Our favourite trips were usually early morning, before the coastal breeze picked up, offering visibility that could stretch to 20 metres on a good day. They’re professional, friendly, and will make sure you get the most out of your dives in this less-travelled part of Morocco.

Location
Al Hoceima, Morocco, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
36.415310, -5.159240
Phone
+34 636 88 33 11
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.esteponadivecenter.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:26446]
Address
Avenida Luis Braille, Bloque 5, Local 6, 29680 Estepona, Malaga, Spain

Dive Sites Near Estepona Dive Center

Estepona Dive Center provides access to 15 dive sites in Al Hoceima.

Other Dive Centres in Al Hoceima

Best Time to Dive in Al Hoceima

The warmest water temperatures in Al Hoceima occur in January, averaging 16.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 16.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 16.4°C (air: 13.6°C)
  • February: 16.4°C (air: 14.8°C)
  • March: 16.4°C (air: 15.7°C)
  • April: 16.4°C (air: 17.3°C)
  • May: 16.4°C (air: 19.9°C)
  • June: 16.4°C (air: 22.5°C)
  • July: 16.4°C (air: 25.8°C)
  • August: 16.4°C (air: 26.3°C)
  • September: 16.4°C (air: 23.9°C)
  • October: 16.4°C (air: 20.9°C)
  • November: 16.4°C (air: 17.6°C)
  • December: 16.4°C (air: 15.2°C)

Marine Life in Al Hoceima

Home to 143 recorded species including 96 reef fish, 11 octopus & squid, 10 sharks & rays, 9 whales & dolphins, 3 crabs & lobsters, 2 other.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Al Hoceima

Based on average water temperature of 16.4°C.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 16°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories