ELITE
Protected Area
Palaster Reef
Why dive here
With 155+ marine species recorded in the area - including orcas, sea turtles, sperm whales and pufferfish - ELITE offers some of Barbuda's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 27°C.
The ELITE wreck off Barbuda is less about the grand structure and more about history and the critters it now hosts. Sunk way back in 1874, this schooner is well broken up, scattered across a shallow patch of Palaster Reef. At a maximum depth of just 5 meters, it’s a brilliant spot for an extended snorkel or a very relaxed dive, especially for those new to wrecks. You won't penetrate anything here, but we found plenty of small fish darting amongst the old timbers and some lovely colourful corals growing over the ribs. It's a gentle drift over history, not an adrenaline rush.
Typical ELITE 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ELITE
ELITE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ELITE, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (17.61, -61.8) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
26.96°C
81°F
Air Temperature
28.2°C
83°F
Wind Speed
6.66 m/s
12.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.8 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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