SAN CARLOS
Protected Area
Boca de Nigua
Why dive here
With 173+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - SAN CARLOS offers some of Bayahibe & La Romana's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
The San Carlos wreck is right near shore, almost feeling like a shore dive in its accessibility. At just 2m deep, it’s less about penetration and more about exploring the large, scattered remains of the old steamship. Built in 1927, this 93-meter vessel was driven onto the rocks during a storm in 1965. What’s left is a jumble of twisted metal and large plates, all completely encrusted. We’ve found decent numbers of small schooling fish here, along with the usual Caribbean reef residents like parrotfish and some impressive trumpetfish lurking in the shadows. It’s a great spot for newer divers to experience a wreck without any depth anxiety, or for photographers looking for an easy, well-lit subject.
Typical SAN CARLOS 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 SAN CARLOS
SAN CARLOS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SAN CARLOS, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.43, -69.32) (24km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
87°F · Range: 28.9–31°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
3.91 m/s
7.6 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.7 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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