STANDFAST II
Protected Area
Sopers Hole
Why dive here
With 491+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and eagle rays - STANDFAST II offers some of Salt Island & Cooper Island's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Standfast II, a 13.7-meter yacht, makes for a nice, easy wreck dive, sitting upright in just 6 meters of water. She caught fire back in 1989, burning right down to the waterline, so what you see today is largely the charred hull, a testament to her fiery end. It’s a fun little explore, with plenty of openings to peer into where the cabins once were. We often find schooling snapper taking shelter inside, and a surprising number of juvenile drum flitting around the exposed frames. It's a shallow, relaxing dive, perfect for warming up or for divers getting comfortable with wrecks.
Typical STANDFAST II 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for STANDFAST II
STANDFAST II Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for STANDFAST II, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.37, -64.56) (2km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.9–31°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
7.7 m/s
15.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.1 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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