ERIK BOYE
Protected Area
Illots de Santa Eulària, Rodona i es Canar
Why dive here
With 148+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - ERIK BOYE offers some of Balearic Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Erik Boye, a motor vessel built in 1965, came to an untimely end in 1976, grounding on a rocky shore near Punta d’en Ribas. What remains today is a surprisingly intact wreck, spread across the seabed at a shallow 10-meter maximum depth. We like that this site is very accessible, making it a good choice for newer wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed exploration. You can still make out the ship's structure, with parts of the hull and superstructure offering plenty of nooks and crannies for curious divers to peek into. We’ve found barracuda often hang out around the deeper sections, and the shallower parts are home to smaller Mediterranean reef fish darting amongst the rusted metal. It’s a good spot to spend an hour, observing how marine life reclaims man-made structures.
Typical ERIK BOYE 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to ERIK BOYE
Dive shops near ERIK BOYE
AQUADIVING CENTER IBIZA
Diving Center Cala Pada Ibiza
Scuba Ibiza Diving Center
SUBFARICO CB
Anfibios Ibiza
OrcaSub Ibiza Diving Centre
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ERIK BOYE
ERIK BOYE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ERIK BOYE, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (39.52, 2.73) (12km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
75°F · Range: 21.3–25.9°C
Current Speed
26.93 cm/s
Direction: NE (31.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.141 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
37 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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