C29
Protected Area
Balandra
Why dive here
With 195+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, humpback whales, nurse sharks and orcas - C29 offers some of Sea of Cortez's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 21-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
The C29 is an interesting wreck in the Sea of Cortez, definitely worth a dive if you're in the area. It sits upright, relatively intact, making for easy navigation around the main structures. We often find large schools of barracuda hanging off the bow, and a good look through the more open sections usually reveals a few green moray eels tucked away. This site is a great pick for divers who enjoy poking around a bit, exploring the nooks and crannies where groupers and snappers like to hide. It's not the deepest wreck, making for decent bottom time.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to C29
Dive shops near C29
The Cortez Club
Sea Lions Dive Center
Dive in la Paz
Hipoxia Freediving
Divers Inn
Cabo Pulmo Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for C29
C29 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for C29, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.05, -109.87) (22km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.3–31.6°C
Current Speed
7.81 cm/s
Direction: NW (309.8°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.114 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
34.65 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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