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    SUNSHINE ISLAND dive site
    wreck
    3m
    Tobago, Trinidad & Tobago

    SUNSHINE ISLAND

    Best months: Dec–Mar

    Why dive here

    With 343+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, sea turtles and frogfish - SUNSHINE ISLAND offers some of Tobago's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeDec–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Humpback Whales, Sea Turtles and Frogfish · 343+ species recorded
    Water28-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterWreck dive · max 3m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Sunshine Island isn't your typical deep wreck; it's a shallow tanker, about 55 meters long, sitting upright in just three meters of water. We love it for an extended safety stop or a relaxed second dive. The wreck itself has become a home for all sorts of reef fish – parrotfish graze on the hull and we often see schools of snapper hanging in the shadows of the superstructure. Because it's so shallow, you get fantastic light penetration, really showing off the colours of the corals and sponges that have started to cover the metalwork. It’s a nice, easy dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to take their time exploring a historical site without the pressure of depth.

    Typical SUNSHINE ISLAND Dive Profile

    Safety Stop0m3m 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.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SUNSHINE ISLAND

    SUNSHINE ISLAND Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for SUNSHINE ISLAND, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.64, -61.51) (19km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 29.2–31.2°C

    Air Temperature

    26°C

    79°F

    Wind Speed

    4.75 m/s

    9.2 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1011.7 hPa

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

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