Douglas Skyraider (Wreck)
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)
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.28m (5.05s), Wind: 2.3 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.42m (4s), Wind: 11.1 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.34m, Wind: 17.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Douglas Skyraider (Wreck)Alpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Douglas Skyraider (Wreck)
Ideal Conditions for Douglas Skyraider (Wreck)
Water Temp
26.8°C / 80.2°F
March
Visibility
12.7m / 41.7ft
March
Wave Height
1.3m / 4.3ft
March
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026