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    Playa del Puerto dive site
    shore
    6m
    Beginner
    Cabo de Palos, Spain
    Isla Cueva de Lobos

    Playa del Puerto

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Isla Cueva de Lobos

    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 - Playa del Puerto offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest shore 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
    CharacterShore dive · max 6m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Playa del Puerto is a shallow, easy dive right off the beach in Cabo de Palos, perfect for beginners or a quick refresher. At just 6 meters, it’s a good spot for buoyancy practice or just getting comfortable in the water. You'll find the usual Mediterranean suspects here: small wrasse, blennies, and maybe an octopus tucked into the rocks if you look closely. It’s a convenient shore entry, making it an ideal first open water experience.

    Typical Playa del Puerto Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m6m max~60 min estimated bottom time

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

    Today06:1017:3511h 25m daylightGolden hour 17:00

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    YOBUCEO Hesperides

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    BUCEO ESTELA

    33km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Playa del Puerto

    Playa del Puerto Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Playa del Puerto, 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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