Sugar Wreck
Why dive here
With 367+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Sugar Wreck offers some of Abaco's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Sugar Wreck, just off Great Guana Cay, is one of those easy-going sites that always puts a smile on our faces. It's a wooden sailing vessel, likely a schooner, that ran aground and broke up in about 6 metres of water. What’s left isn't a grand, intact ship, but rather a sprawling debris field of ribs, planks, and even some old ballast stones scattered across the sandy bottom. This dispersal creates a fascinating habitat for all sorts of reef fish, we often see snapper, grunts, and parrotfish picking through the wreckage. It’s perfect for a second dive or even a snorkel, especially if you’re keen on exploring an accessible piece of history without the need for deep diving.
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 Sugar Wreck
Sugar Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sugar 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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