El Boquete
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 - El Boquete offers some of Al Hoceima's richest diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.
El Boquete in Al Hoceima is a straightforward site, good for those just getting comfortable in the water. It’s a gentle slope down to 18m, pretty calm and usually with decent visibility. You’ll find small Mediterranean reef fish here, things like damselfish and blennies. It’s a solid pick for training dives or an easy afternoon splash.
Typical El Boquete Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to El Boquete
Dive shops near El Boquete
LEON MARINO Diving Center
FAISHASUB
BUCEO ALGECIRAS
Chems Diving
Dive Charters Gibraltar
Burbujas
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Boquete
El Boquete Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for El Boquete, 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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