Speedboat - Columbia
Join us for an exciting underwater adventure on the "Speedboat" dive. This exhilarating river dive is perfect for advanced divers seeking a moderate challenge. The main highlight of this dive is the wreckage of an old piston-driven speedboat, which sank several years ago. While most of the boat has deteriorated, you can still marvel at the remains of the large engine and gleaming chrome exhaust headers.
Conditions for this river dive can vary greatly depending on the season and water flow. Dive enthusiasts can expect to encounter a diverse range of aquatic life, including bass, carp, catfish, walleye, and crawfish.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we recommend contacting our dive shop to arrange for a knowledgeable guide to accompany you. They will assist you in navigating through this captivating dive site.
Dive Site Details:
- Visibility: 2m
- Maximum Depth: 13m
- Recommended Diver Level: Advanced
- Country: United States
- Close Location: Sacajawea Heritage Trail, Kennewick, Benton County, Washington, 99336, United States
Conditions for this river dive can vary greatly depending on the season and water flow. Dive enthusiasts can expect to encounter a diverse range of aquatic life, including bass, carp, catfish, walleye, and crawfish.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we recommend contacting our dive shop to arrange for a knowledgeable guide to accompany you. They will assist you in navigating through this captivating dive site.
Dive Site Details:
- Visibility: 2m
- Maximum Depth: 13m
- Recommended Diver Level: Advanced
- Country: United States
- Close Location: Sacajawea Heritage Trail, Kennewick, Benton County, Washington, 99336, United States
Diving Conditions Score for Speedboat - Columbia
5.9
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Speedboat - Columbia
Depth
13m
Visibility
2m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Speedboat - Columbia
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
3.3 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
82.4km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
17.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Speedboat - Columbia
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Dive Score Chart for Speedboat - Columbia
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 7.5633333333333335/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 4.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.913333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Speedboat - Columbia: 06:00
Sunset at Speedboat - Columbia: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Speedboat - Columbia 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
9:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 4.7 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 6.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Speedboat - ColumbiaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Speedboat - Columbia
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 Speedboat - Columbia
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Speedboat - Columbia
January
Score: 9.3
December
Score: 8.9
February
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for Speedboat - Columbia
Water Temp
27.9°C / 82.2°F
August
Visibility
18.5m / 60.7ft
January
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Speedboat - Columbia
Speedboat - Columbia shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.7°C) and December the coldest (-6.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 21, 2026
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