SS Tarpon, United States
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About SS Tarpon
A wreck dive. It goes down to 29 m. You get in from a boat. It suits experienced divers only, as a dive guide states it. The coast faces SW: swell from the SW reaches it, and wind from the NE blows out to sea. No dive centre within 10 km, the nearest 17 km away. The sea is about 17°C in February, its coldest month (7 mm wetsuit and hood), and 30°C in July, its warmest (rash vest or 1 to 2 mm). For experienced divers the best months are usually January, February, March and April, with about 7 good days in 7. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Panama City Beach. Within 5 km we also list 2 dive sites.
- What it is Wreck.
- How deep Down to 29 m.
- Getting in From a boat.
- Who it suits Suits experienced divers only, as a dive guide states it.
- Dive centres No dive centre within 10 km, the nearest 17 km away.
Facts: verified.
Dive centres nearby
Big Willy's Surf & Swim 17 km
Diver's Den 20 km
The nearest named dive centres and shops within 25 km, in a straight line; training agencies where the map states them. Listings, not a recommendation. Dive centres: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Credits
Water about 27°C: 3 mm wetsuit. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
Visibility about 6 m. Typical for the time of year, estimated from ten years of NASA satellite water clarity, not a forecast. Clearest in Jan, Apr, May, Jun, Jul and Aug (about 10 m).
This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives. Ask a dive centre before you book.
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From Chicago: about 5 h door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to ECP, direct.
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Forecast
Best on Mon 19: Sea 0.6 m. Wind 14 kn gusting 24.
The score for experienced divers, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoor
| Day | Score | Sea | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 80, good | 0.8 m | 15 kn | 26kn |
| Mon 19Oct | 80, good | 0.6 m | 14 kn | 24kn |
| Tue 20Oct | 80, good | 0.6 m | 12 kn | 19kn |
| Wed 21Oct | 80, good | 0.4 m | 10 kn | 15kn |
| Thu 22Oct | 80, good | 0.4 m | 7 kn | 13kn |
| Fri 23Oct | 80, good | 0.2 mflat | 8 kn | 12kn |
| Sat 24Oct | 80, good | 0.7 m | 14 kn | 21kn |
| Sun 25Oct | 80, good | 0.6 m | 14 kn | 27kn |
| Mon 26Oct | 80, good | 0.6 m | 14 kn | 22kn |
| Tue 27Oct | 80, good | 0.6 m | 14 kn | 20kn |
Day scores are the conditions out of 80, from the two best daylight readings: a morning and an afternoon dive. Sea is the open water's waves near the site, in metres. Wind and gusts are in knots (10 kn is about 19 km/h); "boats in" marks gusts that keep dive boats in. This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives.
The season
Good diving days in a typical week, each month, for experienced divers, from 2016 on (ERA5 history scored the same way).
- Jan7of 7
- Feb7of 7
- Mar7of 7
- Apr7of 7
- May7of 7
- Jun7of 7
- Jul7of 7
- Aug7of 7
- Sep7of 7
- Oct7of 7
- Nov7of 7
- Dec7of 7
Typical, not a forecast: the sea and the mean wind of each day, with no gusts or rain in the history.
Rough cost
About £760–£1,380 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing. A guide from typical prices, not a quote. Dives are not priced yet: we have no sourced price for a guided dive, so they are not in it.
- Flights £140–£290
- To the UK airport £35–£65
- Taxi £55–£90
- Stay £270–£455
- Food £260–£480
Places to eat near Panama City Beach
- Waffle HouseBreakfast and brunch · 0.1 km from the centre
- Local Shrimp House and Fresh MarketAmerican · 0.2 km from the centre
- PCB PizzaPizza · 0.2 km from the centre
- Pineapple Willy'sBarbecue · 0.2 km from the centre
- Pompano'sSushi · 0.2 km from the centre
- The Bun LabBurger · 0.2 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation. Credits
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