Ricardo (Wreck)
The Ricardo, formerly known as the EDDA, is a sunken cargo ship located 14 kilometers off the coast of Djerba in Tunisia. This dive site sits between depths of 19 to 27 meters and can only be reached by boat. On January 18, 1943, the British submarine "Unbroken" sunk the EDDA with a torpedo. Divers can explore this site to discover a variety of fish and numerous artifacts that have fallen from the ship. With a visibility of 8 meters and a maximum depth of 25 meters, this dive is recommended for advanced divers. Embark on a thrilling underwater adventure at this remarkable dive site in Tunisia.
Diving Conditions Score for Ricardo (Wreck)
9.7
ExcellentExcellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ricardo (Wreck)
Depth
25m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Ricardo (Wreck)
Wave Height
0.26m
Wind Speed
3 m/s
Water Temp
27.1°C
Visibility
33.2km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
5s
Air Temperature
25.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ricardo (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for Ricardo (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 9.846666666666668/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 9.084444444444443/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ricardo (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at Ricardo (Wreck): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ricardo (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
8:00Score: 9.8/10
Waves: 0.26m (5s), Wind: 3 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.28m, Wind: 5.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ricardo (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ricardo (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 Ricardo (Wreck)
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Ricardo (Wreck)
January
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.5
December
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Ricardo (Wreck)
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
June
Visibility
12.8m / 42.0ft
January
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ricardo (Wreck)
Ricardo (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (28.5°C) and January the coldest (8.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.5m 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm 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 22, 2026
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