OLTERRA
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 - OLTERRA offers some of Al Hoceima's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Olterra wreck is a proper time capsule, sitting upright in just 10 metres of water. We love a shallow wreck, especially one with a story like this old German U-boat chaser. You can spend a whole hour just finning around, through the open holds, and over the deck, really taking in the scale of it all. It’s been down there since the 1940s, and the Mediterranean has certainly made itself at home – expect to see schools of damselfish flitting through the superstructure and octopus tucked into every available crevice. It’s perfect for new wreck divers, or anyone who just wants a relaxed dive with plenty to explore. Our favourite part is definitely poking around the stern; the light plays beautifully through the metalwork there. We’d suggest going in the morning; the viz tends to be clearer then, and you might get the site to yourself before the day boats arrive.
Typical OLTERRA 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.
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BUCEO ALGECIRAS
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for OLTERRA
OLTERRA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for OLTERRA, 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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