SS Richmond Shipwreck

United States

SS Richmond Shipwreck

18–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
29Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.4 m
6.3 s
Swell
0.3 m
3.3 s
Current speed
0.5 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
29.6°C
Wind
1.1 km/h
→ W
Sea level
-0.2 m
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
20:1520:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Sep 5Calm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.4–0.8 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.1°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature28.4°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.9°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
02:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
08:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.1°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.0°C
02:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
08:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
14:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
08:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
14:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
Catalog depth18–30 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Oct

Peak month

Aug 26.5°

Jan14.1°
Feb13.0°
Mar13.5°
Apr15.9°
May19.8°
Jun23.8°
Jul26.3°
Aug26.5°
Sep24.8°
Oct21.8°
Nov18.2°
Dec16.2°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 10 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

wrecksalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Oyster
Crassostrea virginica
DeepLog5
Atlantic giant cockle
Dinocardium robustum
DeepLog2
Blood ark
Lunarca ovalis
DeepLog2
By the wind sailor
Velella velella
DeepLog2
Cabbagehead
Stomolophus meleagris
DeepLog2
Mexican scallop
Argopecten irradians
DeepLog2
Sea nettle
Chrysaora quinquecirrha
DeepLog2
Variable coquina
Donax variabilis
DeepLog2
Atlantic bumper
Chloroscombrus chrysurus
DeepLog1
Atlantic spadefish
Chaetodipterus faber
DeepLog1
Bluntnose stingray
Hypanus say
DeepLog1
Caretta atlantic loggerhead
Caretta caretta
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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