SANTA IRENE
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 - SANTA IRENE offers some of Al Hoceima's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.
Santa Irene, near Al Hoceima, offers a shallow wreck dive that’s good for a relaxed exploration. This old steamship, once the Ocean Wanderer, ran aground in 1962 and broke in two, so you’re looking at a significant footprint of wreckage spread across the seabed at around 10 meters. It’s pretty broken up, but you can still make out the bones of the ship, and that’s where the resident fish like to hang out. We've often seen schools of damselfish flitting around the metal structures, and the occasional moray eel peeking from a sheltered crevice. It’s a straightforward dive, suitable for divers wanting to experience a historical wreck without deep depths or strong currents.
Typical SANTA IRENE 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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FAISHASUB
LEON MARINO Diving Center
BUCEO ALGECIRAS
Scubamar
Chems Diving
Dive Charters Gibraltar
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SANTA IRENE
SANTA IRENE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SANTA IRENE, 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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