12m
    North Shore, Bermuda
    South Shore Park (Southampton)

    Forceful

    Best months: Jul–Oct

    Protected Area

    South Shore Park (Southampton)

    Why dive here

    With 328+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins and eagle rays - Forceful offers some of North Shore's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 20-29°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue Sharks, Bull Sharks, Dolphins and Eagle Rays · 328+ species recorded
    Water20-29°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 12m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The **Forceful** wreck on Bermuda’s North Shore is a favourite of ours for a reason. It's not a deep dive, sitting at just 12 metres, but that shallow depth means sunlight drenches the wreck, painting everything in shades of blue and green. We love how the light plays off the collapsed superstructure, illuminating nooks where grunt and snapper congregate. This was a tugboat, sunk deliberately in 1948, and over the decades, the ocean has taken it back. You’ll find its remains fairly spread out now, but the distinct bow and stern sections are still identifiable, offering plenty to explore. Look for the prop shaft, usually a good spot to find a large moray eel peeking out. Around the wreckage, schools of sergeant majors flutter nervously, and parrotfish graze on the coral growth. We'd suggest going on a calm morning; the visibility really shines then, letting you appreciate the wreck's skeletal beauty. It’s a superb dive for newer wreck divers or photographers wanting to play with ambient light.

    Typical Forceful Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m12m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Forceful

    Forceful Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Forceful, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (32.33, -64.83) (3km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    26°C

    79°F · Range: 24.5–27.9°C

    Air Temperature

    25°C

    77°F

    Wind Speed

    9.35 m/s

    18.2 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1015.7 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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