Raiders / F4F Wildcat (Wreck)
The F4F Wildcat wreck, situated at a depth of 42m, was discovered in 2015 outside Raiders Hotel & Dive. This dive site presents a fully intact wreck, apart from the missing propeller. Divers have the opportunity to explore the well-preserved cockpit, instruments, and gun sights.
The ideal diving conditions for this site are during slack or incoming tide, as the silty conditions can impact visibility. Exploring the area surrounding the wreck reveals a diverse range of marine life, including snapper, trevally, and sweetlips.
Located in Tulagi, Central Province of the Solomon Islands, this dive site offers a unique and thrilling experience for advanced divers.
The ideal diving conditions for this site are during slack or incoming tide, as the silty conditions can impact visibility. Exploring the area surrounding the wreck reveals a diverse range of marine life, including snapper, trevally, and sweetlips.
Located in Tulagi, Central Province of the Solomon Islands, this dive site offers a unique and thrilling experience for advanced divers.
Diving Conditions Score for Raiders / F4F Wildcat (Wreck)
7.3
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Raiders / F4F Wildcat (Wreck)
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Raiders / F4F Wildcat (Wreck)
Wave Height
0.72m
Wind Speed
10.1 m/s
Water Temp
29°C
Visibility
4.28km
Cloud Cover
70%
Wave Period
3.9s
Air Temperature
26.7°C
Precipitation
0.8 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Raiders / F4F Wildcat (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for Raiders / F4F Wildcat (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.91630987654321/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.48m, Wind 13.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.383162025316456/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Raiders / F4F Wildcat (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at Raiders / F4F Wildcat (Wreck): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Raiders / F4F Wildcat (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
16:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.48m (4.05s), Wind: 13.5 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.46m (4s), Wind: 11.9 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.46m, Wind: 12.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Raiders / F4F Wildcat (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Raiders / F4F Wildcat (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 Raiders / F4F Wildcat (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 Raiders / F4F Wildcat (Wreck)
July
Score: 10.0
May
Score: 9.8
June
Score: 9.7
Ideal Conditions for Raiders / F4F Wildcat (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 Raiders / F4F Wildcat (Wreck)
Raiders / F4F Wildcat (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 - Jul 7, 2026
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