Bajo San Felipe

Almeria, Nijar, Cabo De Gata, Andalusia Region, Spain

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Conditions

Bajo San FelipeCabo De Gata

Good · 5/5

conditions visualisation

Good5/5

Calm and diveable right now — best window today 6 AM–7 PM.

Wind10 kn NE

Current~0.2 kn S · model

Swell

0.3 m · 3s · E

Water

25 °C

Conditions through the day

5 AM8 PM

Sunrise 05:56 AM · Sunset 06:03 PM local

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On-face swell 0.3 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

Bajo San Felipe lies off the Cabo de Gata coast near Nijar, in the Almeria province of Andalusia, within the Cabo de Gata-Nijar natural park. This stretch of the Mediterranean is known for its volcanic rock formations and protected marine reserve status, with dive operators typically running boat trips out of nearby coastal villages such as San Jose or Las Negras.

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Marine life here

Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.

East Atlantic Peacock WrasseSymphodus tincaReported here · unconfirmed
Mediterranean Red Sea StarEchinaster (Echinaster) sepositusReported here · unconfirmed
Mauve StingerPelagia noctilucaReported here · unconfirmed
snakelocks anemoneAnemonia viridisReported here · unconfirmed

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