El Desierto

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El Desierto

5–40 mMax Depth
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18Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+1)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.7 m
12.4 s
Swell
1.5 m
11.6 s
Current speed
1.3 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
24.9°C
Wind
11.5 km/h
→ E
Sea level
-0.5 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.5–1.7 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature24.9°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.2–1.5 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature24.8°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature24.6°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.2–1.4 mCurrent speed1.8 km/h maxWater temperature24.6°C
Next 72 hours
15:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 24.9°C
21:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
03:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 24.7°C
09:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 24.7°C
15:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
21:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 24.8°C
03:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 24.6°C
09:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 24.6°C
15:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 24.7°C
21:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 24.7°C
03:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 24.5°C
09:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 24.6°C
Catalog depth5–40 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Year-round

Peak month

Sep 24.1°

Jan20.2°
Feb19.5°
Mar19.4°
Apr19.8°
May20.7°
Jun21.9°
Jul22.6°
Aug23.4°
Sep24.1°
Oct23.9°
Nov22.7°
Dec21.3°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 20 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

BeachReefSandy bottomWallOceanreefSalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Black moray
Muraena augusti
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Comber
Serranus cabrilla
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Dusky grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
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Grey triggerfish
Balistes capriscus
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Keeltail needlefish
Platybelone argalus
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Leopard eel
Myrichthys pardalis
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Madeira rockfish
Scorpaena maderensis
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Mauligobius maderensis
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Moroccan white seabream
Diplodus cadenati
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Parablennius salensis
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Pearly razorfish
Xyrichtys novacula
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Redlip blenny
Ophioblennius atlanticus
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These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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