Fang Ming
Protected Area
Balandra
Why dive here
With 195+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, humpback whales, nurse sharks and orcas - Fang Ming offers some of Sea of Cortez's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 21-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Fang Ming sits upright, a real treat in the Sea of Cortez. This isn't just a pile of metal; it’s a proper wreck dive, with holds you can explore and a bridge that’s still largely intact. We love how the light filters down into the cargo bays, illuminating schools of grunts and snappers that have made it home. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs on the deck, and we've seen some surprisingly large groupers lurking in the shadows of the engine room. It’s a great site for divers comfortable with penetration, but even staying on the exterior offers plenty to see. Our favorite part is the stern, where the propeller is still mostly there, often covered in yellow cup corals. We’d suggest going early in the morning for the best visibility and fewer other divers.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to Fang Ming
Dive shops near Fang Ming
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 Fang Ming
Fang Ming Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Fang Ming, 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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