FOKA
Why dive here
With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, hammerhead sharks, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - FOKA offers some of Mancora & North Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 18-26°C, warmest February, March, April.
The FOKA wreck, resting at a shallow 5 meters in Mancora's waters, is an interesting change of pace from reef diving. This old fishing vessel, grounded in Paita Bay back in '83, is a substantial wreck at over 87 meters long. You'll spend your time exploring its massive, broken hull, which now provides shelter for various schooling fish and the occasional patrolling reef shark. It's an easy dive, perfect for photographers wanting to capture the light playing on the metal, or anyone looking for a relaxed wreck swim-through without the depth. Just keep an eye on the surge; a big swell can really get the wreck moving.
Typical FOKA 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for FOKA
FOKA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for FOKA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5, -81.17) (8km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
18°C
65°F · Range: 15.5–24°C
Air Temperature
22°C
72°F
Wind Speed
7.72 m/s
15.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.4 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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