Côte d'Ivoire
The Wreck of the San Pedro
About this Dive Site
Description
The San Pedro wreck, lost to a fierce storm in 1968 off Assinie, has transformed into a vibrant underwater sanctuary. Explore its decaying structure, now a haven for barracuda, grouper, and a kaleidoscope of reef fish, offering a captivating glimpse into marine life reclaiming a maritime tragedy.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
November
Jan
Good visibility, potential for dolphin sightings.
Feb
Continued good visibility, increasing chance of dolphin sightings.
Mar
Good visibility, possibility of encountering larger pelagics.
Apr
Visibility starts to decrease, beginning of the rainy season.
More monthly highlights
May
Rainy season, reduced visibility, potential for plankton blooms.
Jun
Peak of the rainy season, very low visibility.
Jul
Rainy season continues, limited diving opportunities.
Aug
End of rainy season, visibility improving.
Sep
Conditions improving, good chance of seeing turtles.
Oct
Good visibility, start of manta ray season.
Nov
Peak manta ray season, excellent visibility.
Dec
End of manta ray season, good visibility.
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