Ray of Hope (Wreck)
The Ray of Hope is a 200-foot long Haitian freighter that was intentionally sunk in 2003 to create an artificial reef. This dive site offers a unique opportunity for divers to explore the interior, cabins, and gangways of the fully intact shipwreck. Located in just 40-60 feet of water, it is suitable for divers of all levels of experience.
Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life while exploring the wreck. Nurse and reef sharks, as well as possible eagle rays, turtles, and a variety of fish such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, anemones, and grouper, call this artificial reef home.
The Ray of Hope dive site, situated in The Bahamas near New Providence, offers excellent visibility of approximately 23 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters. Both beginners and advanced divers will find this underwater adventure captivating and memorable.
Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life while exploring the wreck. Nurse and reef sharks, as well as possible eagle rays, turtles, and a variety of fish such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, anemones, and grouper, call this artificial reef home.
The Ray of Hope dive site, situated in The Bahamas near New Providence, offers excellent visibility of approximately 23 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters. Both beginners and advanced divers will find this underwater adventure captivating and memorable.
Diving Conditions Score for Ray of Hope (Wreck)
8.2
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ray of Hope (Wreck)
Depth
19m
Visibility
23m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Ray of Hope (Wreck)
Wave Height
0.38m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
29.6°C
Visibility
20.6km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.95s
Air Temperature
26.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ray of Hope (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for Ray of Hope (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 8.482350724637682/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.3m, Wind 11.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.977518181818182/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ray of Hope (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at Ray of Hope (Wreck): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ray of Hope (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
7:00Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.3m (4.6s), Wind: 11.8 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.32m, Wind: 9.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ray of Hope (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ray of Hope (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 Ray of Hope (Wreck)
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 Ray of Hope (Wreck)
January
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.9
November
Score: 8.9
Ideal Conditions for Ray of Hope (Wreck)
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
September
Visibility
12.7m / 41.7ft
November
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ray of Hope (Wreck)
Ray of Hope (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.3°C) and January the coldest (18.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). February is usually the driest month with 0.5mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 17, 2026
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