Austin Smith Wreck
Protected Area
Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park
Why dive here
With 348+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, lemon sharks and octopuses - Austin Smith Wreck offers some of Exuma Cays's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 25-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Austin Smith Wreck, a former Bahamian Defence Force cutter, has been sitting upright in the Exumas since 1995, and it’s a good little dive if you’re in the area. We usually find it in about 18 meters of water, bow pointing east, with the structure still largely intact. Over the years, plenty of jacks and snappers have made it home, darting around the wheelhouse and cargo holds. It’s a comfortable wreck, not overly challenging, making it a solid choice for divers looking for a straightforward penetration or just a leisurely swim-around. You’ll often spot a reef shark cruising by, too.
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 Austin Smith Wreck
Austin Smith Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Austin Smith Wreck, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.5, -76.7) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 28.1–30.8°C
Current Speed
7.21 cm/s
Direction: NW (326.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.082 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.68 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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