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    Los Escullos 1 dive site
    14m
    Beginner
    Cabo de Palos, Spain
    Reserva Marina de Cabo de Gata-Níjar

    Los Escullos 1

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Reserva Marina de Cabo de Gata-Níjar

    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 - Los Escullos 1 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 14m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Los Escullos 1 offers a gentle introduction to diving in Cabo de Palos. The site maxes out at 14m, making it ideal for beginners or those looking for a relaxed dive. We typically find various small fish darting amongst the rocky outcrops here, along with the occasional moray eel peering from crevices. It’s a comfortable spot to practice skills without strong currents.

    Typical Los Escullos 1 Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m14m 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.

    Today06:1217:3911h 26m daylightGolden hour 17:04

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Los Escullos 1

    Los Escullos 1 Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Los Escullos 1, 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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