Forceful
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.
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
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Forceful
Dive shops near Forceful
Blue Water Divers & Watersports Limited
Fantasea Diving and Watersports
Dive Bermuda Limited
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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)
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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