INDEPENDENCE
Protected Area
Dependencias Federales: Isla La Tortuga, Las Tortuguillas, Cayo Herradura, los Palanquines, y su Espacio Acuático Asociado
Why dive here
With 337+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins and eagle rays - INDEPENDENCE offers some of Los Roques Archipelago's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 28°C.
The Independence wreck, off the coast of Los Roques, really stands out for us. It’s not just a sunken hull; it’s a time capsule. This motor vessel went down in 1974, coming to rest upright in about 40 metres. We love how the decades have softened its industrial edges, turning bulkheads and decks into canvases for sponges and corals. Swimming along the deck, you’ll spot schools of glassy sweepers shimmering in the shadowed cargo holds. Look closer, and you might see an octopus camouflaged against the rust-red plating, or a green moray peeking from a porthole. It’s a dive for those who appreciate history intertwined with nature’s reclamation. Because of the depth, we’d suggest this one for advanced divers comfortable with decompression limits. If you time your dive right, typically mid-morning before any strong currents pick up, the visibility can be excellent, letting you take in the scale of this old ship.
Typical INDEPENDENCE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (40m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
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 INDEPENDENCE
INDEPENDENCE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for INDEPENDENCE, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (11.86, -66.82) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
27.54°C
82°F
Air Temperature
28.11°C
83°F
Wind Speed
8.5 m/s
16.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.1 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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