EDGEWOOD
Protected Area
The Fairy Hill - Port Antonio, Portland, Game Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 361+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, eagle rays, nurse sharks and seahorses - EDGEWOOD offers some of Ocho Rios's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 27°C.
Edgewood isn't your typical Caribbean wreck site. No deep plunge into the blue here. Instead, it’s a shallow schooner, resting at a mere 5 metres. We love it because it’s a living testament to the sea’s power to reclaim, and it’s perfectly suited for those looking for a long, relaxed dive, or for honing their wreck skills without the pressure of depth. What you'll find is a wooden vessel, slowly disintegrating, its ribs exposed like a skeleton on the seabed. Sunlight pierces the surface, illuminating the structure, creating a beautiful interplay of light and shadow. The wood itself is a mosaic of greens and browns, completely encrusted with sponges and small corals. Look closely, and you'll spot juvenile snapper darting in and out of the timbers, and if you have a keen eye, the occasional tiny porcelain crab clinging to an anemone. Our favourite detail is the way the sand has drifted through the hull, giving it this ghost-ship feel. We'd suggest going on a calm morning; the visibility really pops then. It’s a gentle exploration, a quiet dive, full of small wonders.
Typical EDGEWOOD 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 EDGEWOOD
EDGEWOOD Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for EDGEWOOD, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (18.42, -77.1) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
27.36°C
81°F
Air Temperature
28.09°C
83°F
Wind Speed
4.21 m/s
8.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.3 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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