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    La Caldera Nueva dive site
    pinnacle
    23m
    Intermediate
    Al Hoceima, Morocco
    Littoral de Jbel Moussa

    La Caldera Nueva

    Best months: Aug

    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 - La Caldera Nueva offers some of Al Hoceima's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeAug
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola), Octopuses, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 140+ species recorded
    Water16-23°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 23m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    La Caldera Nueva offers a straightforward dive to 23 metres in Al Hoceima. This site is mostly about the structure, a submerged caldera creating an interesting topography to explore. You'll find various fish species sheltering in the nooks and crannies. It's a solid intermediate dive, good for those looking for a relaxed exploration rather than dramatic pelagics.

    Typical La Caldera Nueva Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m23m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Caldera Nueva

    La Caldera Nueva Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for La Caldera Nueva, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (36.14, -5.33) (13km away)

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    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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