MELUCHA
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses, sea turtles and sperm whales - MELUCHA offers some of Al Hoceima's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.
Melucha is one of our favourite little wreck dives in Al Hoceima, sitting in a comfortable 14 metres of water. It’s a fishing vessel, not huge, but it's got enough character to keep you poking around for a good while. We love how the Mediterranean light filters down, dappling the metal hull, making the resident damselfish flit in and out of the shadows. What makes it special for us is the way it’s settled on the sandy seabed, almost perfectly upright. You can spend your dive exploring the deck, imagining the fishing days, and peering into the collapsed wheelhouse where schools of juvenile barracuda often hang out. Look closely at the hull and you’ll spot nudibranchs, usually a few different types, grazing on the algae. This site is perfect for newer wreck divers or anyone who just wants a relaxing dive without deep commitments. It’s an easy, calm exploration, and we often find ourselves lingering longer than planned, just watching the anthias swarm.
Typical MELUCHA 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MELUCHA
MELUCHA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MELUCHA, 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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