SILVIA
Protected Area
Puntilla de Santa Elena
Why dive here
With 145+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - SILVIA offers some of Isla de la Plata's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-28°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Silvia wreck off Isla de la Plata is a decent dive, especially if you’re into a bit of history. She’s a 25-meter fishing vessel, went down in '88, and now sits upright at a good depth. We found schools of grunts and snappers hanging around the bridge structure, and the occasional turtle glides past the stern. The coral growth isn't spectacular, but there's enough soft coral and anemones to make it interesting. It’s a good spot for advanced divers looking for a relaxed wreck dive with a chance to see some reef sharks patrolling the perimeter.
Typical SILVIA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 60m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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 SILVIA
SILVIA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SILVIA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-1.94, -80.79) (26km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
25°C
76°F · Range: 23.5–25.9°C
Current Speed
2.24 cm/s
Direction: NE (63.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.733 mg/m³
Moderate productivity
Salinity
33.26 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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