CW-20
Protected Area
Tres Palmas de Rincón Marine Reserve
Why dive here
With 503+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and humpback whales - CW-20 offers some of Rincon & West Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Diving the CW-20 gives you a shallow look at history. This aircraft, which went down in 1975, now sits flat on the sand at around 8 meters, just off the coast near Rincon. You can make out the main fuselage, largely broken up, but still clearly a plane. It’s an easy dive, often with good visibility, making it a perfect spot for newer divers or those who just want a relaxed second dive. Look closely around the scattered debris; we’ve often spotted schooling grunts and snapper taking shelter in the twisted metal, and the occasional moray eel peeking from beneath a wing section. The coral growth here is pretty sparse, but the wreck itself is fascinating to explore.
Typical CW-20 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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Aquatica Underwater Adventures
The Black Anchor Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
Mako Dive LLC
Taino Divers
Rincon Diving & Snorkeling
Native Dive PR
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CW-20
CW-20 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CW-20, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.34, -67.27) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
87°F · Range: 29.3–31.2°C
Air Temperature
28°C
83°F
Wind Speed
6.84 m/s
13.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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