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    Escull Negre dive site
    13m
    Beginner
    Cabo de Palos, Spain
    Illa de Tabarca

    Escull Negre

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Illa de Tabarca

    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 - Escull Negre 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 13m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Escull Negre, just off Cabo de Palos, offers a straightforward dive down to 13m. It’s a good spot for newer divers, with calm conditions and easy navigation around the rocky formations. You'll find a decent variety of smaller Mediterranean fish darting between the rocks. It’s a solid choice if you're looking for a relaxed dive to get comfortable in the water.

    Typical Escull Negre Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m13m max~50 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

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

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Escull Negre

    Escull Negre Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Escull Negre, 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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