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    SYDFORS dive site
    wreck
    3m
    Sosua & Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
    Arrecifes del Suroeste

    SYDFORS

    Best months: Jan–May

    Protected Area

    Arrecifes del Suroeste

    Why dive here

    With 232+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - SYDFORS offers some of Sosua & Puerto Plata's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.

    Best timeJan–May
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Humpback Whales, Orcas, Sea Turtles and Sperm Whales · 232+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest September, October, November
    CharacterWreck dive · max 3m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Sydfors wreck sits right in the shallows off Sosua, perfect for a long, relaxed dive or even a snorkel. This 53-meter motor vessel ran aground back in '85, and now it’s broken into a few pieces, scattered across a sandy bottom. You can poke around the bow and stern sections, seeing how the structure has become home to small reef fish like grunts and sergeant majors. It’s not a deep dive at all, maxing out at three meters, which makes it a great spot for newer divers getting a feel for wrecks, or for photographers wanting plenty of light to capture the details of the rusted hull.

    Typical SYDFORS 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 SYDFORS

    SYDFORS Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for SYDFORS, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (19.76, -70.55) (24km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 27.7–31.1°C

    Air Temperature

    27°C

    80°F

    Wind Speed

    4.26 m/s

    8.3 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1012.7 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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