Sapona Wreck
Why dive here
With 367+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Sapona Wreck offers some of Abaco's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Sapona, a concrete-hulled cargo ship, met its end in a hurricane back in 1926, and now lies broken into several large sections near Bimini. We like it as a shallow, easy dive, usually around 6-7 meters, making it ideal for newer wreck divers or those looking for an extended bottom time. You’ll find schools of grunt and snapper schooling around the larger pieces, and often a curious barracuda hanging out in the shadows. Visibility here is typically good, letting you appreciate the sheer size of the hull plates and the way the coral has started to reclaim the structure. It’s a great spot for photography, especially with the sun glinting off the sand.
Typical Sapona Wreck 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 Sapona Wreck
Sapona Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sapona Wreck, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 8722670 - Lake Worth Pier, FL (297km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
28°C
83°F · Range: 25.1–30.8°C
Air Temperature
27°C
80°F
Current Speed
4.47 cm/s
Direction: NW (296.6°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.047 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.54 PSU
Wind Speed
5.4 m/s
10.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.5 hPa
Visibility
22 nmi
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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