STANBURGH
Why dive here
With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - STANBURGH offers some of Medes Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-24°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Stanburgh wreck is a shallow, relaxed dive in the Medes Islands, perfect for a gentle afternoon. We often take newer divers here, or those looking for an easy second dive after something deeper. Lying at just six metres, it’s an old motor vessel, broken but still recognisable, with plenty of openings to peek into the remaining hull. You’ll find moray eels tucked into crevices, plenty of small schooling fish darting in and out, and the odd octopus clinging to the metal. It’s a nice option for photographers who want to spend time getting close-up shots without worrying about depth or currents.
Typical STANBURGH 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.
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École de Plongée Sétoise
Plongée Passion
ABYSS PLONGÉE
Bulles Plongée
OCTOPUS Ecole et club de plongée
Aventure plongée
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for STANBURGH
STANBURGH Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for STANBURGH, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.2, 5.22) (37km away)
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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