Laja de San José
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses, sea turtles and sperm whales - Laja de San José offers some of Al Hoceima's richest reef diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.
Laja de San José is one of the more talked-about reefs in Al Hoceima, sitting in the Mediterranean off Morocco’s coast. We’ve found it to be a good spot for a relaxed dive, usually with decent visibility. You’ll typically see a decent range of the smaller Mediterranean reef fish here, along with some colourful corals. It’s a solid pick for divers looking for a straightforward, pleasant experience without strong currents.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Laja de San José
Laja de San José Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Laja de San José, 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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