DONAU
Protected Area
Portobelo
Why dive here
With 175+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - DONAU offers some of Bocas del Toro's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
The Donau wreck, a fishing vessel sunk back in '75, sits upright on the seabed at a solid 50 metres. It’s a deep dive, no doubt, so bring your experience and your confidence. What you get for the effort is a proper wreck, still quite intact, with the superstructure offering plenty of dark corners to poke a light into. Groupers often hang out here, lurking in the shadows, and we’ve seen some decent schools of snapper darting around the mast. It's a great choice for those who appreciate the quiet intensity of a deeper wreck and don't mind the bottom time.
Typical DONAU Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 50m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for DONAU
DONAU Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for DONAU, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.35, -82.2) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 29.9–32.1°C
Current Speed
6 cm/s
Direction: E (90°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.326 mg/m³
Moderate productivity
Salinity
30.24 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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