La Herradura Playa Western side
Protected Area
Acantilados y Fondos Marinos de La Punta de La Mona
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 - La Herradura Playa Western side offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The western side of La Herradura Playa offers a relaxed entry right from the beach, making it a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a laid-back afternoon dip. We’ve found the rocky patches here host smaller critters like blennies and gobies, along with octopus tucked into crevices. It’s a pleasant, easy dive, best enjoyed when you’re not chasing big pelagics but prefer a slower pace. Visibility can vary, but it’s generally decent enough to enjoy the local residents.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Herradura Playa Western side
La Herradura Playa Western side Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Herradura Playa Western side, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.58, -1.01) (16km away)
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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