Aruba
Pedernales
About this Dive Site
Description
The Pedernales, a former oil tanker from WWII, now lies in three sections on the seabed, making for an accessible and engaging shallow dive. Its gentle depths are perfect for new divers, and the wreck is adorned with colorful corals, attracting schools of parrotfish, angelfish, and the occasional graceful sea turtle.
Best Time to Dive
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| 28°C | 28°C | 29°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 29°C | 28°C |
Peak Season
March, April, December, January, February, May, June, October, November
Jan
Good visibility, calm seas, possibility of seeing turtles.
Feb
Continued good conditions, potential for whale shark sightings offshore.
Mar
Peak visibility, excellent for macro photography and reef exploration.
Apr
Excellent conditions persist, good chance to see schooling fish.
More monthly highlights
May
Warmer water, still good visibility. Start of potential for dolphin pods.
Jun
Consistent warm water, good for relaxed diving.
Jul
Slight decrease in visibility due to potential plankton, but still enjoyable.
Aug
Similar to July, warm water and abundant marine life.
Sep
End of summer, water remains warm. Occasional stronger currents possible.
Oct
Visibility starts to improve as rainy season tapers. Good for spotting larger pelagics.
Nov
Conditions are excellent as the dry season begins. Manta ray sightings become more frequent.
Dec
Start of the prime diving season. Excellent visibility and calm waters.
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