Iron Bottom Sound Suggest edit

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70Max dive depth

70.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

60 minAvg dive time

April to OctoberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Iron Bottom Sound features several WWII shipwrecks, notably the USS Aaron Ward, a destroyer resting at approximately 70 meters depth.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits may be required for certain wrecks.
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Bottom types:
sand coral wrecks Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle lens recommended for wrecks and coral landscapes.

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