NEW FLAME (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
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 - NEW FLAME (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) offers some of Al Hoceima's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.
The New Flame wreck, or what’s left of her anyway, off Al Hoceima, feels like a proper deep dive adventure. We hit the deck at 32 metres, and even at that depth, the sheer scale of this bulk carrier is impressive. She broke up during a storm back in 2007, and you can really see the forces at play – twisted metal, massive plates ripped apart, it’s a powerful sight. We love exploring the holds, particularly the ones towards the stern, where shafts of light pierce through, illuminating schools of sardines. Look closely at the superstructure; moray eels peek out from every conceivable crevice, and we’ve spotted some decent-sized dentex patrolling the edges. Visibility can be a bit variable here, so we always aim for a calm morning. It’s a site for experienced divers comfortable with deep profiles and overhead environments, offering a real sense of a major maritime disaster transformed into a thriving artificial reef.
Typical NEW FLAME (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (32m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to NEW FLAME (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
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Dive Charters Gibraltar
BUCEO ALGECIRAS
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Burbujas
FAISHASUB
LEON MARINO Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for NEW FLAME (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
NEW FLAME (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for NEW FLAME (PART OF)(POSSIBLY), 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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