30m
    Intermediate
    Sandy Island, Anguilla
    Sandy Island

    Fusheng (Wreck)

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Protected Area

    Sandy Island

    Why dive here

    With 288+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Fusheng (Wreck) offers some of Sandy Island's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Eagle Rays, Humpback Whales and Nurse Sharks · 288+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterWreck dive · max 30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Fusheng isn’t just some boat sunk for tourism, and that’s why we love it. This is a genuinely old freighter, driven aground in a storm back in the 1960s, and she’s been slowly coming apart ever since. Lying at 30 metres, the visibility here is usually excellent, giving you a full view of her broken bow and scattered stern section. You can swim through parts of the cargo hold, now a cavern for schooling snapper, their silver scales glinting in the shafts of light that pierce the deck plates. Keep an eye out for green morays tucked into every crevice, their heads swaying gently in the subtle current. What makes the Fusheng a standout is the way she’s been utterly colonised. Hard corals encrust the hull, and sponges bloom in vibrant purples and oranges, turning the metal into a living reef. We find our favourite moments exploring the debris field around the main sections, where the scattered plates and twisted beams create perfect hideouts for lobsters and drumfish. It's a dive that rewards slow exploration, looking for the small details rather than just the big picture. It’s perfect for intermediate divers keen to experience a wreck that feels truly integrated into the marine environment, rather than just dropped there.

    Typical Fusheng (Wreck) Dive Profile

    10m20m30mSafety Stop0m30m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fusheng (Wreck)

    Fusheng (Wreck) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Fusheng (Wreck), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.09, -63.01) (5km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 28.7–31.1°C

    Air Temperature

    28°C

    83°F

    Wind Speed

    7.81 m/s

    15.2 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1013.2 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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