Shirley Brown (Wreck)
The Capt. Shirley Brown Memorial Reef is located at coordinates 30*03.192N, 87*34.049W, about 13 nautical miles south of Perdido Pass. This sunken wreck sits at a depth of 85 feet/25m, with its top deck approximately 75 feet/22m below the surface.
It is the second vessel deployed by the Alabama Gulf Coast Reef & Restoration Foundation, which has plans for more reef deployments in the future.
The Capt. Shirley Brown Memorial Reef offers a visibility of 10m and a maximum depth of 21m. It is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, in the United States. Located in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States, it is a convenient diving location.
It is the second vessel deployed by the Alabama Gulf Coast Reef & Restoration Foundation, which has plans for more reef deployments in the future.
The Capt. Shirley Brown Memorial Reef offers a visibility of 10m and a maximum depth of 21m. It is suitable for divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, in the United States. Located in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States, it is a convenient diving location.
Diving Conditions Score for Shirley Brown (Wreck)
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Shirley Brown (Wreck)
Depth
21m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Shirley Brown (Wreck)
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
16.1 m/s
Water Temp
28.7°C
Visibility
13.2km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
4.95s
Air Temperature
25.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Shirley Brown (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for Shirley Brown (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.817777777777777/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 10.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.02054054054054/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Shirley Brown (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at Shirley Brown (Wreck): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Shirley Brown (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
4:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.66m (5.55s), Wind: 2.5 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.7m (5.25s), Wind: 10.7 m/s
Best Day
6:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 10.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Shirley Brown (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Shirley Brown (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 Shirley Brown (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 Shirley Brown (Wreck)
February
Score: 8.7
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for Shirley Brown (Wreck)
Water Temp
27.7°C / 81.9°F
July
Visibility
13.4m / 44.0ft
December
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Shirley Brown (Wreck)
Shirley Brown (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (28.1°C) and January the coldest (7.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 February to April, 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
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