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James Bond Wrecks

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of purposefully sunk wrecks, which have transformed into spectacular artificial reefs teeming with a diverse range of marine life. Nestled in the crystal-clear waters of The Bahamas, these wrecks were chosen as filming locations for numerous James Bond films.

As you explore the depths, you'll encounter an enchanting array of Caribbean marine species including nurse sharks, reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, stingrays, and an abundance of colorful fish such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrotfish, and grouper.

With impressive visibility of up to 22m and a maximum depth of 16m, this dive site is perfect for beginners looking to embark on an underwater adventure. Located near New Providence in The Bahamas, this exceptional dive experience awaits you.

Diving Conditions Score for James Bond Wrecks

8.4
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for James Bond Wrecks

Depth

16m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for James Bond Wrecks

Wave Height

0.26m

Wind Speed

10.5 m/s

Water Temp

30.1°C

Visibility

17.3km

Cloud Cover

94%

Wave Period

4.05s

Air Temperature

26.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for James Bond Wrecks
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Dive Score Chart for James Bond Wrecks

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.677655677655679/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.22m, Wind 8.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.47378277153558/10.

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

Sunrise at James Bond Wrecks: 06:00
Sunset at James Bond Wrecks: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at James Bond Wrecks 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
6:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.22m (4.55s), Wind: 8.4 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 4.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for James Bond Wrecks
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at James Bond Wrecks

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 James Bond Wrecks

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 James Bond Wrecks

February
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.9
January
Score: 8.8

Ideal Conditions for James Bond Wrecks

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

September

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.6m / 38.1ft

June

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.2m / 7.2ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for James Bond Wrecks

James Bond Wrecks shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.0°C) and January the coldest (19.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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). March is usually the driest month with 0.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, 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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