Tug boat
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 - Tug boat offers some of Sandy Island's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Tug boat off Sandy Island is exactly what it sounds like, a proper old tug, sitting upright and complete in just 10 metres. We love how accessible this wreck is, perfect for newer divers or those who just want a relaxed second dive. You can swim right through the wheelhouse, checking out the old controls, and poke around the engine room. It’s a small wreck, but chunky, with plenty of nooks. Over the years, it's become a fantastic artificial reef. Look out for the resident green moray eel often peeking from a pipe, and we’ve seen big schools of French grunts swirling around the bow. On the sand nearby, we often spot southern stingrays half-buried. Our favourite part? The light filtering through the clear Caribbean water, illuminating the wreck. It's truly a photogenic spot, especially around midday. It’s a site that proves you don't need depth for a great wreck dive; character and accessibility win every time.
Typical Tug boat Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Nearest Dive Centres to Tug boat
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The Scuba Shop
SXM Divers
The Dive Shop
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Bubble Shop
Octopus Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tug boat
Tug boat Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tug boat, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.09, -63.01) (5km away)
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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