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    Playa - La Garita dive site
    10m
    Beginner
    Al Hoceima, Morocco
    Littoral de Jbel Moussa

    Playa - La Garita

    Best months: Aug

    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 - Playa - La Garita offers some of Al Hoceima's richest diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeAug
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola), Octopuses, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 140+ species recorded
    Water16-23°C · warmest July, August, September
    Charactermax 10m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Playa - La Garita is a straightforward shore dive near Al Hoceima, ideal for those just starting out or checking gear. It's shallow, topping out around 10 meters, making it good for extended bottom times. You'll likely spot some small Mediterranean fish darting between rocks. It’s a decent spot for a calm, easy dive but don't expect dramatic topography.

    Typical Playa - La Garita Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:2617:5411h 28m daylightGolden hour 17:19

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    LEON MARINO Diving Center

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    FAISHASUB

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    BUCEO ALGECIRAS

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    Chems Diving

    23km away
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    Dive Charters Gibraltar

    28km away
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    Burbujas

    29km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Playa - La Garita

    Playa - La Garita Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Playa - La Garita, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (36.14, -5.33) (13km away)

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    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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