PBY Catalina Seaplane (Wreck)
The PBY Catalina Seaplane lies on its side on the reef, with the cockpit resting at 26m and the tail at 33m. While the engines have fallen off and now rest on the seafloor beside the wreck, the munitions and machine guns remain in place. The wreck is adorned with beautiful soft and hard corals, housing a variety of marine life such as Lionfish, Jacks, Snapper, and trevally. For the keen observer, nudis can also be spotted around the site.
Explore this captivating dive site located in the Solomon Islands, close to Tulagi in the Central Province. With visibility reaching up to 10m and a maximum depth of 19m, this dive is best suited for advanced and expert divers. Immerse yourself in the rich underwater world of the PBY Catalina Seaplane wreck and discover the wonders it holds in this remarkable dive destination.
Explore this captivating dive site located in the Solomon Islands, close to Tulagi in the Central Province. With visibility reaching up to 10m and a maximum depth of 19m, this dive is best suited for advanced and expert divers. Immerse yourself in the rich underwater world of the PBY Catalina Seaplane wreck and discover the wonders it holds in this remarkable dive destination.
Diving Conditions Score for PBY Catalina Seaplane (Wreck)
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for PBY Catalina Seaplane (Wreck)
Depth
19m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for PBY Catalina Seaplane (Wreck)
Wave Height
1.02m
Wind Speed
19.4 m/s
Water Temp
29.7°C
Visibility
36.68km
Cloud Cover
96%
Wave Period
4.35s
Air Temperature
27.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for PBY Catalina Seaplane (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for PBY Catalina Seaplane (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.5633333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.76m, Wind 15.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.104233333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at PBY Catalina Seaplane (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at PBY Catalina Seaplane (Wreck): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at PBY Catalina Seaplane (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
17:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.76m (4.15s), Wind: 15.9 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.72m, Wind: 16 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for PBY Catalina Seaplane (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at PBY Catalina Seaplane (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 PBY Catalina Seaplane (Wreck)
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.8/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for PBY Catalina Seaplane (Wreck)
July
Score: 10.0
May
Score: 9.8
June
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for PBY Catalina Seaplane (Wreck)
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
October
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for PBY Catalina Seaplane (Wreck)
PBY Catalina Seaplane (Wreck) follows southern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.1°C) and December the coldest (23.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.9m 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). July is usually the driest month with 1.0mm 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 - Jun 19, 2026
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