Cordeca (Wreck)
The site boasts exceptional visibility, offering divers an immersive experience with visibility exceeding 25 meters. Additionally, its strategic location provides a haven from both adverse currents and winds, ensuring a tranquil exploration.
Prepare to encounter a mesmerizing array of marine life at this remarkable dive site. Schools of bogues and horse mackerel gracefully swim alongside a diverse range of species, including groupers, various breams, parrotfish, blacktail comber, striped mullets, triggerfish, rays, barracudas, and jacks. These vibrant creatures enhance the allure of the artificial reef, providing a captivating spectacle for divers of all skill levels.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site accommodates all levels of expertise, making it a highly sought-after destination. Its unrivaled beauty, embodied in the boat's impeccable structure and impressive artillery pieces, never fails to elicit a sense of awe. Undoubtedly, this is one of the most celebrated dives, revered for its accessibility and rare underwater splendor.
Located in Portugal, this awe-inspiring dive site lies near Ponta da Galé, Vila Baleira, Porto Santo, Madeira, 9400-005, Portugal. Embark on an unforgettable adventure as you descend into the depths of this remarkable underwater gem.
Diving Conditions Score for Cordeca (Wreck)
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Cordeca (Wreck)
Depth
28m
Visibility
22m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Cordeca (Wreck)
Wave Height
1.08m
Wind Speed
11.7 m/s
Water Temp
20.8°C
Visibility
30.1km
Cloud Cover
59%
Wave Period
7.05s
Air Temperature
22.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Cordeca (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.28170071942446/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 15.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 6.903404938271605/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Cordeca (Wreck) are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1m (6.95s), Wind: 15.7 m/s
Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.94m, Wind: 9.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Cordeca (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Cordeca (Wreck)
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Cordeca (Wreck)
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Cordeca (Wreck)
Ideal Conditions for Cordeca (Wreck)
Water Temp
21.4°C / 70.5°F
July
Visibility
13.2m / 43.3ft
November
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Cordeca (Wreck)
Cordeca (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (21.4°C) and January the coldest (13.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 1.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026