6m
    Beginner
    Cabo de Palos, Spain
    Reserva Marina de Cabo Tiñoso

    Rivemar Playa

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Reserva Marina de Cabo Tiñoso

    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 - Rivemar Playa 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 6m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Rivemar Playa is an easy, shallow dive right off the beach in Cabo de Palos, perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a relaxed dip. You’ll find sand and small rock formations, often with juvenile fish hiding amongst the crevices. It’s a great spot for skill refreshers, practicing buoyancy, or just enjoying a gentle swim without worrying about depth or currents. We often use it for checking gear before heading to deeper sites.

    Typical Rivemar Playa 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.

    Today06:0917:3511h 25m daylightGolden hour 17:00

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rivemar Playa

    Rivemar Playa Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Rivemar Playa, 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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