Zingara Wreck
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.
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)
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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