15-28m
    Medes Islands, Spain

    Saint Dominique

    Best months: Jun–Sep

    Why dive here

    With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - Saint Dominique offers some of Medes Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-24°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJun–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola), Octopuses and Sea Turtles · 77+ species recorded
    Water14-24°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 15-28m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Saint Dominique, for us, is one of the more compelling wreck dives in the Medes Islands, especially if you appreciate how quickly the Mediterranean claims a structure. This isn't some ancient wreck picked clean by time; it's a fishing boat, a relatively modern one, that settled on its port side at around 27 metres. What we love about it is the way the hull has become a canvas for life. You’ll find walls of Mediterranean beadlet anemones, all purple and orange, alongside bright yellow sponges. Swim through the remains of the bridge, if the current allows, and look for black sea bream darting from the shadows. The cargo hold is mostly open, a good spot to search for horn shells or even a reclusive cowfish tucked away. Visibility here can sometimes be a bit moody, especially in the late summer, but on a good day, the light filtering through the wreckage is just beautiful. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration rather than a quick swim-through. Keep an eye out for larger snappers patrolling the deeper sections of the hull. This site really shines for divers who enjoy poking around, imagining the boat's working life, and seeing how the sea reclaims its own.

    Typical Saint Dominique Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    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.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Saint Dominique

    Saint Dominique Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Saint Dominique, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.2, 5.22) (37km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    20°C

    69°F · Range: 17.4–22.8°C

    Current Speed

    9.85 cm/s

    Direction: SW (246°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.182 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    38.21 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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