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Douglas Skyraider (Wreck)

The Skyraider is a renowned piston-engined aircraft that played a significant role in the United States' operations during World War II. Remarkably, the AD-5N (now A-1G) wreckage of this unique aircraft remains remarkably well-preserved, captivating aviation enthusiasts and divers alike.

This World War II wreck has transformed into a captivating artificial reef, attracting various marine species such as Moorish idols, banded sea krait, and coral groupers.

Situated at a depth of 36 meters, divers may experience reduced visibility due to the presence of deep volcanic ash on the seabed. However, the wreck's main attraction is the four 20mm cannons adorning its wings. Fueling further interest, numerous fish species have taken up residence both inside and outside the wreckage, creating an enchanting underwater ecosystem.

With a maximum depth of 32 meters and visibility typically reaching around 9 meters, this dive site is recommended for advanced divers seeking a remarkable underwater adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Douglas Skyraider (Wreck)

7.4
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Douglas Skyraider (Wreck)

Depth

32m

Visibility

9m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for Douglas Skyraider (Wreck)

Wave Height

0.28m

Wind Speed

9.2 m/s

Water Temp

30.9°C

Visibility

15.28km

Cloud Cover

90%

Wave Period

5.05s

Air Temperature

31.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Douglas Skyraider (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for Douglas Skyraider (Wreck)

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.91268780487805/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.34m, Wind 17.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.412696369636965/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Douglas Skyraider (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at Douglas Skyraider (Wreck): 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Douglas Skyraider (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.

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Best Overall
0:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.28m (5.05s), Wind: 2.3 m/s

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Safest Overall
17:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.42m (4s), Wind: 11.1 m/s

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Best Day
6:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.34m, Wind: 17.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Douglas Skyraider (Wreck)
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Douglas Skyraider (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 Douglas Skyraider (Wreck)

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Douglas Skyraider (Wreck)

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Douglas Skyraider (Wreck)

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.8°C / 80.2°F

March

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.7m / 41.7ft

March

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.3m / 4.3ft

March

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Douglas Skyraider (Wreck)

Douglas Skyraider (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (28.3°C) and January the coldest (22.9°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in March with average wave heights of 1.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in March 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 0.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during March to May, 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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