REGENT LION
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 - REGENT LION offers some of Al Hoceima's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Regent Lion, a tanker sunk in 1945 by a German U-boat, lies in about 24 metres of water off Al Hoceima. This wreck is a sturdy dive, with large sections of the hull and superstructure still intact, making it a good site for exploration without feeling too confined. You can trace the outlines of the cargo holds and some of the deck fittings, all now well-colonised by the usual Mediterranean suspects. We’ve seen moray eels peeking from the darker recesses and schools of damselfish flitting over the metalwork. It’s a solid wreck dive for those comfortable with deeper sites and keen to explore a piece of wartime history.
Typical REGENT LION Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 24m - Advanced Open Water 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 REGENT LION
Dive shops near REGENT LION
BUCEO ALGECIRAS
Dive Charters Gibraltar
FAISHASUB
LEON MARINO Diving Center
Chems Diving
Burbujas
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for REGENT LION
REGENT LION Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for REGENT LION, 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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