Sosua & Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
    Laguna Gri-Grí

    Zingara Wreck

    Best months: Jan–May

    Protected Area

    Laguna Gri-Grí

    Why dive here

    With 232+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, humpback whales, orcas, sea turtles and sperm whales - Zingara Wreck 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
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Zingara, sitting upright at around 30 metres, is our favourite wreck in the Sosua area. It's a purposefully sunk freighter, which means it’s pretty well intact and feels like a proper ship, not just a pile of rubble. We love slipping into the cargo holds, where the light shafts cut through the water, illuminating schools of silversides so thick they shimmer like liquid metal. Keep an eye out for green moray eels tucked into crevices, their heads poking out with that characteristic grumpy stare. The bridge area offers great swim-throughs, and you can still make out the ship’s controls. It's not a dive for absolute beginners, as that depth means your bottom time is limited, and currents can pick up, but it’s fantastic for advanced divers looking for a good exploration. Best dived mid-morning, before the crowds, when the light really plays nicely on the decks.

    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 Zingara Wreck

    Zingara Wreck Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Zingara Wreck, 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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