HERMANOS ARIAS CAPARROS
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses, sea turtles and sperm whales - HERMANOS ARIAS CAPARROS offers some of Al Hoceima's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Hermanos Arias Caparros is a fishing vessel, sunk in 1992, and she's settled perfectly upright in just 7 metres of water. We love a shallow wreck, especially one that’s still quite intact, and this one delivers. You can poke around the wheelhouse, peer into the engine room, and imagine the last moments before she went down. This is a wreck that practically begs for long bottom times and slow exploration, especially good for newer wreck divers or those who just want to chill out and observe. Shoals of damselfish shimmer around the superstructure, and if you look closely, you’ll spot nudibranchs clinging to the metalwork. We’ve even seen small octopus tucked into crevices. Conditions here are generally pretty calm, so it’s a lovely, relaxed dive, ideal for a second dive of the day or when you just want something easy and interesting.
Typical HERMANOS ARIAS CAPARROS 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HERMANOS ARIAS CAPARROS
HERMANOS ARIAS CAPARROS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for HERMANOS ARIAS CAPARROS, 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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