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    SANTO DOMINGO dive site
    wreck
    3m
    María la Gorda, Cuba
    Cayos de San Felipe

    SANTO DOMINGO

    Best months: Jul–Nov

    Protected Area

    Cayos de San Felipe

    Why dive here

    With 109+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks, sea turtles, sperm whales and manatees - SANTO DOMINGO offers some of María la Gorda's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Nov
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Sea Turtles, Sperm Whales and Manatees · 109+ species recorded
    Water27-31°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 3m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    The Santo Domingo wreck in María la Gorda sits in just three metres of water, a real shallow treat. This old steamship lies broken up, its hull plates and superstructure scattered across the sand, making for an easy, relaxed dive. We’ve found plenty of schooling fish darting through the rusted metal, and the occasional stingray likes to bury itself nearby. It’s perfect for a second dive or even a snorkel, and the open nature of the site means you can really explore without any penetration.

    Typical SANTO DOMINGO Dive Profile

    Safety Stop0m3m 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.

    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 SANTO DOMINGO

    SANTO DOMINGO Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for SANTO DOMINGO, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Yucatan Basin - 120 NM ESE of Cozumel, MX (228km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 28.7–32.3°C

    Air Temperature

    29°C

    84°F

    Current Speed

    5 cm/s

    Direction: NW (306.9°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.161 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    36.21 PSU

    Wave Height

    1.1m

    6.7s period

    Wind Speed

    5.5 m/s

    10.7 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.7 hPa

    Visibility

    24.1 nmi

    Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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