Andes (Wreck)
The three-masted steel merchant sailing ship known as the "Andes" embarked on its journey from Trinidad on June 5, 1905. Loaded with 1,330 barrels of pitch intended for road paving in Chile, tragedy struck when the ship caught fire and sank in Deep Bay on June 9, 1905.
Divers exploring the area will encounter stingrays gracefully gliding through the sandy surroundings near the wreck. The 100-year-old wreck also serves as a vibrant habitat for a plethora of reef fish, offering divers a captivating underwater experience.
Located in Antigua and Barbuda, this dive site provides a visibility of 15 meters and reaches a maximum depth of 14 meters. Due to the challenging conditions, this dive is recommended for advanced divers. The site is situated near Galley Bay Heights, Five Island Village, Saint John, Antigua, POB1448, Antigua and Barbuda, allowing for convenient access.
Divers exploring the area will encounter stingrays gracefully gliding through the sandy surroundings near the wreck. The 100-year-old wreck also serves as a vibrant habitat for a plethora of reef fish, offering divers a captivating underwater experience.
Located in Antigua and Barbuda, this dive site provides a visibility of 15 meters and reaches a maximum depth of 14 meters. Due to the challenging conditions, this dive is recommended for advanced divers. The site is situated near Galley Bay Heights, Five Island Village, Saint John, Antigua, POB1448, Antigua and Barbuda, allowing for convenient access.
Diving Conditions Score for Andes (Wreck)
8
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Andes (Wreck)
Depth
14m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Andes (Wreck)
Wave Height
0.96m
Wind Speed
24.2 m/s
Water Temp
28.7°C
Visibility
30.76km
Cloud Cover
56%
Wave Period
5.55s
Air Temperature
27.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Andes (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for Andes (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.677499999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.94m, Wind 24.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.1629/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Andes (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at Andes (Wreck): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Andes (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
15:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.94m (5.7s), Wind: 24.2 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.98m, Wind: 23.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Andes (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Andes (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 Andes (Wreck)
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.3/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Andes (Wreck)
January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 9.2
Ideal Conditions for Andes (Wreck)
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
August
Visibility
11.1m / 36.4ft
June
Wave Height
1.9m / 6.2ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Andes (Wreck)
Andes (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.8°C) and January the coldest (21.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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). December is usually the driest month with 0.9mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, 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 30, 2026
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