ELCO
Protected Area
Devil's Bridge
Why dive here
With 229+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and orcas - ELCO offers some of Antigua South Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Okay, so the ELCO is a bit of a departure from your typical Antiguan reef dive. This dredger, scuttled back in '89, sits right in the shallows, making it more of a snorkel or very, very shallow dive site. We’re talking a meter or less of depth here, so leave the heavy gear on the boat. What you get instead is a fantastic opportunity to really poke around the superstructure, which still has some decent integrity despite the years. Small fish dart in and out of the metalwork, and we've seen everything from juvenile snapper to tiny crabs making homes in the nooks. It's an ideal spot for macro photography, or for less experienced snorkelers to get a feel for exploring a wreck without any depth concerns.
Typical ELCO Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ELCO
ELCO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ELCO, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (17.01, -61.92) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.7–31°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
5.82 m/s
11.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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