USS New York (Wreck)
Situated in close proximity to a thriving port area, the underwater conditions at this site can sometimes be challenging, characterized by less-than-ideal water quality and limited visibility. Exploring the exterior of the ship alone will require a minimum of two dives, while those interested in venturing into the ship's interior chambers will need to allocate even more time.
With a maximum depth of 27m and visibility ranging around 4m, this site is best suited for advanced divers who possess the necessary skills and experience.
Diving Conditions Score for USS New York (Wreck)
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for USS New York (Wreck)
Depth
27m
Visibility
4m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for USS New York (Wreck)
Wave Height
0.28m
Wind Speed
8.8 m/s
Water Temp
31.3°C
Visibility
28.12km
Cloud Cover
4%
Wave Period
5.75s
Air Temperature
30.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for USS New York (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 8.656864052287581/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 3.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.388465546218487/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at USS New York (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: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.26m (5.1s), Wind: 3.9 m/s
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.3m, Wind: 3.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for USS New York (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at USS New York (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 USS New York (Wreck)
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for USS New York (Wreck)
Ideal Conditions for USS New York (Wreck)
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
July
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
March
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
June
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for USS New York (Wreck)
USS New York (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (28.3°C) and January the coldest (22.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in June with average wave heights of 1.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in June 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 0.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during June to August, 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