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105 Tug

Alabama, United States
AOW suggested22 m (71 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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105 Tug at a glance

105 Tug is an advanced boat dive site in Alabama, United States with depths of up to 21.6 m (71 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Southern stingray, Atlantic spadefish, and Red snapper. Recent reports put the water around 25°C (76°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 8:00–19:00 · favorable & moderate · sunset 18:08

Forecast for this hour · 3:00 · run 3 h ago
1.1 m (3.7 ft)waves — about a meter expected (waves — about four feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 25°C · seasonal avg 27°C ( · Forecast 76°F · seasonal avg 80°F)

Site hazards: Deep (around 100 ft at the sand); offshore boat-only access; possible current; wheelhouse penetration only with appropriate training.

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Tue
Mon8:00–9:00 moderate, 9:00–19:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 16 kn wind (3.6 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

Tue8:00–19:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.7 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Wed8:00–19:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 16 kn wind (2.9 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

Thu8:00–19:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 14 kn wind (2.1 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Fri8:00–19:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 15 kn wind (2.7 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Sat8:00–19:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 17 kn wind (3.1 ft waves · 17 kn wind)

Sun8:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 16 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

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Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:36 · Sunrise 7:00 · Sunset 18:08 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.7 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 00:19 GMT-5

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Atlantic spadefish, Red snapper, Gray triggerfish
Best time: May to September for calmest conditions and best visibility

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 49% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.5 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  2. February, 56% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  3. March, 65% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  4. April, 66% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (71°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  5. May, 88% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (78°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  6. June, 84% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  7. July, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  9. September, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  10. October, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  11. November, 60% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (74°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  12. December, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots

July has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

The 105 Tug is a sunken tugboat off the Alabama/Pensacola coast, roughly 14 miles offshore in about 100 feet of water, and is a popular charter wreck dive noted for abundant fish life. It is grouped with the Navy Tug and 151 Tug in dive-magazine coverage of the region's sunken tugs. The compact wreck offers a wheelhouse to explore and surrounding sand where rays and bottom-dwellers are found.

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Deep (around 100 ft at the sand); offshore boat-only access; possible current; wheelhouse penetration only with appropriate training.

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