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    SS Stanfield dive site
    wreck
    Cabo de Palos, Spain
    Reserva Marina de Cabo de Palos-Islas Hormigas

    SS Stanfield

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    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 - SS Stanfield offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Mobula Rays (Devil Rays), Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola), Octopuses and Sea Turtles · 189+ species recorded
    Water15-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The SS Stanfield, sitting off Cabo de Palos, offers a solid wreck dive without needing extreme depth. We’ve found her to be a good exploration for advanced open water divers, or those comfortable in similar conditions. You’ll spend your bottom time navigating the broken remains of the cargo holds, where sunlight still filters through. Look for conger eels tucked into the darker recesses and schools of small fish darting around the superstructure. It's a proper piece of history, now a home for Mediterranean life, making it a reliable choice for a day’s diving in the region.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Adventure Divers & Activity Center

    18km away
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    Moondive Center

    19km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SS Stanfield

    SS Stanfield Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for SS Stanfield, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.58, -1.01) (16km away)

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    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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