BB-17
Why dive here
With 447+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, eagle rays, nurse sharks, orcas and seahorses - BB-17 offers some of Caribbean Coast's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 28°C.
BB-17 is a manageable wreck dive, a sunken barge resting at 12m. It's classified as dangerous due to its condition, so we approach it with respect and proper training. The structure itself is breaking down, offering good opportunities to peer into shadowed spaces where various fish have made their homes. This site is best for divers keen on wreck exploration without extreme depth or penetration.
Typical BB-17 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for BB-17
BB-17 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for BB-17, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (15.96, -88.52) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
27.73°C
82°F
Air Temperature
27.64°C
82°F
Wind Speed
6.96 m/s
13.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.4 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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