SALMEDINA BANK LIGHT VESSEL
Protected Area
Area marina Protegida Archipielago Corales del Rosario y San Bernardo
Why dive here
With 517+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - SALMEDINA BANK LIGHT VESSEL offers some of Santa Marta & Tayrona's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, September.
The Salmedina Bank Light Vessel is an interesting shallow dive, often a good option for a second tank. Resting at just four metres, it’s basically a broken-up lightship, now home to all sorts of critters. We’ve found plenty of lobsters tucked into the nooks, along with schools of snapper and grunt milling around the superstructure. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, it’s a relaxed potter around the remains. It’s perfect for new divers getting their first taste of a wreck, or photographers wanting to play with ambient light and macro subjects without worrying about depth or deco.
Typical SALMEDINA BANK LIGHT VESSEL 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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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SALMEDINA BANK LIGHT VESSEL
SALMEDINA BANK LIGHT VESSEL Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SALMEDINA BANK LIGHT VESSEL, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.13, -75.71) (11km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.3–31.1°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
4.83 m/s
9.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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