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Tarifa wreck for expert Nitrox divers
Tarifa wreck for expert Nitrox divers
Local Tarifa operators manage tide, current, and park procedures.
Oak-Moore Wreck is an early twentieth-century steamship wreck off Punta Paloma in Tarifa, resting on sand and gravel with its bow-to-stern orientation still clear. It is an expert-level dive that rewards Nitrox and deep-dive qualifications, disciplined tide planning, and calm handling when the Strait's currents line up.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
28m
Depth Note
The wreck rests on sand and gravel at about 28 m.
Best Season
Year-round, but only when tide and current windows line up.
Typical Conditions
Sand-and-gravel wreck profile, strong-current windows, and rich marine life thanks to low visit pressure.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Plan around tide and current, use Nitrox and deep qualifications if required by the operator, and treat it as an advanced wreck dive.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; Nitrox and deep qualifications recommended.
Legal Notes
Use authorized Tarifa dive centers that manage park procedures and daily conditions.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced wreck dive with the helm and propeller visible and a fixed 28 m resting depth.
Freediving
Not suitable.
Snorkeling
Not suitable.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Tarifa operator homepage for dive-center support.
Tarifa destination guide for visibility and marine-life context.
Official Tarifa tourism diving overview.
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