El Vencedor (Wreck)
The Vencedor is an exciting wreck dive in Cabo Pulmo, Mexico. This former tuna trawler sank in the early 1980s after colliding with the reef. Now, it serves as an impressive artificial reef, teeming with underwater life such as schooling fish, sand, and an abundance of sharks!
During your dive, you will encounter a variety of marine species, including schooling snapper and grunts, large grouper, pufferfish, mesmerizing moray and garden eels, and even peaceful bull sharks.
This dive site is perfect for both beginner and advanced divers visiting Cabo Pulmo. With a manageable depth of 40-45 feet and excellent visibility of up to 12 meters, diving the Vencedor is a thrilling and accessible experience. Plus, there is no need to worry about strong currents.
Immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world of Cabo Pulmo by exploring the Vencedor wreck. Whether you are just starting your diving journey or looking for a new adventure, this dive site offers an unforgettable experience for divers of all levels.
During your dive, you will encounter a variety of marine species, including schooling snapper and grunts, large grouper, pufferfish, mesmerizing moray and garden eels, and even peaceful bull sharks.
This dive site is perfect for both beginner and advanced divers visiting Cabo Pulmo. With a manageable depth of 40-45 feet and excellent visibility of up to 12 meters, diving the Vencedor is a thrilling and accessible experience. Plus, there is no need to worry about strong currents.
Immerse yourself in the captivating underwater world of Cabo Pulmo by exploring the Vencedor wreck. Whether you are just starting your diving journey or looking for a new adventure, this dive site offers an unforgettable experience for divers of all levels.
Diving Conditions Score for El Vencedor (Wreck)
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Vencedor (Wreck)
Depth
15m
Visibility
12m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for El Vencedor (Wreck)
Wave Height
0.72m
Wind Speed
7.3 m/s
Water Temp
29.8°C
Visibility
48.74km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
13s
Air Temperature
31.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Vencedor (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for El Vencedor (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.14549898989899/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.68m, Wind 2.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.655764646464647/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at El Vencedor (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at El Vencedor (Wreck): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at El Vencedor (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.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.68m (13.2s), Wind: 2.1 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 0.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El Vencedor (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Vencedor (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 El Vencedor (Wreck)
Spring
Avg. Score: 9.1/10
Spring provides excellent diving conditions with improving water temperatures and typically good visibility.
Best Months for El Vencedor (Wreck)
April
Score: 9.2
October
Score: 9.2
January
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for El Vencedor (Wreck)
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
May
Visibility
14.7m / 48.2ft
November
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
April
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Vencedor (Wreck)
El Vencedor (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (31.0°C) and February the coldest (17.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April 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 April to June, 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 20, 2026
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