ARM Santos
The Auk Class Minesweeper, originally known as HMS Blaze (BAM 6), was laid down on January 7, 1943, by the General Engineering and Dry Dock Co. in Alameda, California. It was later renamed and reclassified as Gladiator (AM-319) in January 1943. The vessel was launched on May 1, 1943, and commissioned as USS Gladiator (AM-319) on February 23, 1944, according to the Naval Vessel Register as of January 1.
Currently, on Saturday, May 8, 2022, the dive site features algae barnacles and macro feather dusters that are actively growing. The shipwreck, originally known as HMS Blaze, holds historical significance and offers an intriguing dive experience for all levels of divers.
Situated in Mexico, specifically in El Tomate, Guaymas, Sonora, 85506, the dive site provides a max depth of 16 meters with a visibility of 7 meters. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site offers an exciting opportunity to explore the underwater wonders of Mexico's coastal waters.
Currently, on Saturday, May 8, 2022, the dive site features algae barnacles and macro feather dusters that are actively growing. The shipwreck, originally known as HMS Blaze, holds historical significance and offers an intriguing dive experience for all levels of divers.
Situated in Mexico, specifically in El Tomate, Guaymas, Sonora, 85506, the dive site provides a max depth of 16 meters with a visibility of 7 meters. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site offers an exciting opportunity to explore the underwater wonders of Mexico's coastal waters.
Diving Conditions Score for ARM Santos
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for ARM Santos
Depth
16m
Visibility
7m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for ARM Santos
Wave Height
0.4m
Wind Speed
6 m/s
Water Temp
31.7°C
Visibility
20km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
5.95s
Air Temperature
30.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for ARM Santos
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Dive Score Chart for ARM Santos
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.43258431372549/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.38m, Wind 6.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.360052493438321/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at ARM Santos: 06:00
Sunset at ARM Santos: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at ARM Santos 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: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.38m (6.8s), Wind: 6.4 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.4m, Wind: 2.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for ARM SantosAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at ARM Santos
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 ARM Santos
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for ARM Santos
January
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 8.9
February
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for ARM Santos
Water Temp
27.3°C / 81.1°F
September
Visibility
14.6m / 47.9ft
December
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for ARM Santos
ARM Santos shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (31.0°C) and January the coldest (14.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.2m 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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 - Jul 8, 2026
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