WITWATER (STERN PART)
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) - WITWATER (STERN PART) offers some of Bocas del Toro's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
The Witwater’s stern, sitting in just four metres of water, is a proper time capsule. We love how accessible it is, a perfect second dive or even a snorkel if you’re not geared up. This old tanker, split in two back in ‘68, has settled into a vibrant artificial reef. You’ll weave through massive propeller blades, the rudder, and skeletal remains of the engine room. Sunlight dapples through the structure, illuminating schools of snapper and grunt that dart between the corroded metal. Keep an eye out for the big green morays, they’ve made the Witwater their permanent address. It’s a photographer’s dream, especially on a sunny morning when the light is just right and the visibility is at its best. Definitely one of our favourite shallow wrecks in Bocas.
Typical WITWATER (STERN PART) 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for WITWATER (STERN PART)
WITWATER (STERN PART) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for WITWATER (STERN PART), 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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