RMS Scotia, wreck
This dive site is teeming with a diverse range of reef fish, including frequented by White-tip and Black-tip sharks, as well as Green Sea Turtles.
Having served its role for 25 years, the RMS Scotia met its unfortunate fate off the coast of Guam in 1904. Today, the wreck is submerged in 30 feet of water and scattered across a sprawling 100-yard reef, providing a fantastic diving experience in crystal-clear waters. However, exercise caution to avoid drifting into the shipping channel due to potentially strong currents. It is advisable to coordinate with your boat captain for a safe dive.
Location details:
Country: United States
Closest Location: Glass Breakwater, Port of Guam, Piti Municipality, Guam, United States
Enhance your dive experience with these key details:
- Impressive Visibility: Enjoy up to 25 meters of underwater visibility.
- Maximum Depth: Dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters.
- Recommended Diver Level: This advanced level dive site is suitable for experienced divers.
Discover a remarkable underwater adventure at the RMS Scotia wreck site in Guam, United States. Start planning your dive today!
Diving Conditions Score for RMS Scotia, wreck
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for RMS Scotia, wreck
Depth
18m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for RMS Scotia, wreck
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
11.4 m/s
Water Temp
29.8°C
Visibility
50km
Cloud Cover
94%
Wave Period
7s
Air Temperature
28.2°C
Precipitation
0.3 mm
Dive Score Chart for RMS Scotia, wreck
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.271067865707433/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 6.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.759847619047618/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at RMS Scotia, 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.
Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.74m (6.95s), Wind: 6.4 m/s
Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.82m, Wind: 3.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for RMS Scotia, wreckAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at RMS Scotia, 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 RMS Scotia, wreck
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for RMS Scotia, wreck
Ideal Conditions for RMS Scotia, wreck
Water Temp
27.6°C / 81.7°F
May
Visibility
11.2m / 36.7ft
November
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
September
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for RMS Scotia, wreck
RMS Scotia, wreck shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.6°C) and January the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in September with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in September 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 1.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during September to November, 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 21, 2026