Laja del Maíz
Protected Area
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 - Laja del Maíz offers some of Al Hoceima's richest reef diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.
Laja del Maíz is a prominent reef off Al Hoceima's coast. Divers here can expect a solid Mediterranean coral reef experience. We've found the site offers typical species for the region, though nothing particularly rare. It's a good choice for divers looking for a straightforward, relaxing dive in Moroccan waters.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Laja del Maíz
Laja del Maíz Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Laja del Maíz, 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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