King Tug
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 - King Tug offers some of North Shore's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 20-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
The King Tug, resting at a comfortable 12 metres on Bermuda's North Shore, is one of those wrecks we keep coming back to. She's not deep, but what she lacks in depth, she makes up for in character and sheer explore-ability. This isn't just a pile of rubble; it's a remarkably intact tugboat, lying on her port side, inviting you to peek into every nook. We love dropping down and finning along her length, especially on a sunny afternoon when the light streams through the wheelhouse windows. You can easily penetrate the engine room and crew quarters; we always find ourselves marveling at the scale of the machinery still recognisable inside. Schools of grunt and snapper are everywhere, swirling into the darker spaces as you approach, then spilling back out. Keep an eye out for moray eels tucked into the crevices, their heads swaying gently. The King Tug is perfect for anyone who enjoys a good wreck dive without the pressure of extreme depth or current. It's a fantastic site for photographers, too; the light play inside is just fantastic.
Typical King Tug 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 King Tug
Dive shops near King Tug
Blue Water Divers & Watersports Limited
Fantasea Diving and Watersports
Dive Bermuda Limited
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for King Tug
King Tug Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for King Tug, 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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