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    El Mogote dive site
    19m
    Beginner
    Cabo de Palos, Spain
    Isla de Terreros e Islas Negra

    El Mogote

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Isla de Terreros e Islas Negra

    Why dive here

    With 189+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, mobula rays (devil rays), ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - El Mogote offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Mobula Rays (Devil Rays), Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola), Octopuses and Sea Turtles · 189+ species recorded
    Water15-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    Charactermax 19m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    El Mogote offers a straightforward dive, topping out at 19 metres, making it a good choice for newer divers. You'll navigate around a rocky outcrop, keeping an eye out for octopus tucked into crevices and schools of damselfish flitting past. It's a relaxed site, perfect for getting comfortable in the water or for a leisurely afternoon dive.

    Typical El Mogote Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m19m max~30 min estimated bottom time

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

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Mogote

    El Mogote Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for El Mogote, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.58, -1.01) (16km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    23°C

    73°F · Range: 18–25.6°C

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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