S.S. STANFIELD /NITZA
Protected Area
Reserva Marina de Cabo de Palos-Islas Hormigas
Why dive here
With 189+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, mobula rays (devil rays), ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - S.S. STANFIELD /NITZA offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the S.S. Stanfield, or Nitza as some call her, is a proper dive, no doubt about it. She sits upright at 39 meters, offering a decent profile for experienced wreck divers. You’ll fin through the superstructure, watching for dusky groupers lurking in the shadows and the occasional sunfish gliding past in the blue. The wreck is well-colonised with bright anemones and sponges, providing a striking contrast to the steel. We'd suggest picking a day with minimal current; it can be a bit of a workout otherwise, but the rewards are there for those who know their way around a deep wreck.
Typical S.S. STANFIELD /NITZA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (39m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to S.S. STANFIELD /NITZA
Dive shops near S.S. STANFIELD /NITZA
Club de Buceo Islas Hormigas
Scuba Murcia
Pagaza Diving
Albadive
Adventure Divers & Activity Center
Moondive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for S.S. STANFIELD /NITZA
S.S. STANFIELD /NITZA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for S.S. STANFIELD /NITZA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.58, -1.01) (16km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
23°C
73°F · Range: 18–25.6°C
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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