SMIPE I
Protected Area
Bahía del Confital
Why dive here
With 76+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, sea turtles, sperm whales and cuttlefish - SMIPE I offers some of Canary Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 20-24°C, warmest August, September, October.
SMIPE I, off the Canary Islands, is an interesting dive if you like your wrecks shallow and accessible. This fishing vessel went down in 1989 and now rests upright at a comfortable 13 metres. It’s not a huge wreck, but enough of the superstructure remains to make for a pleasant swim-through or two, and you can easily explore the deck. Shoals of barracuda often circle above the mast, and we’ve found cuttlefish tucked into the nooks and crannies. It's a relaxed dive, perfect for newer wreck divers or those looking for a chilled-out second dive.
Typical SMIPE I 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.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to SMIPE I
Dive shops near SMIPE I
BUCEO CANARIAS BY MEDUSA
Mirafondos, Centro de Buceo
El Azul Gran Canaria Dive Center
Buceo La Vieja
KARAPAT DIVE
Buceo Norte
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SMIPE I
SMIPE I Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SMIPE I, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (28.18, -15.41) (10km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
74°F · Range: 22.2–25.4°C
Current Speed
10 cm/s
Direction: SE (126.9°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.081 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.89 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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