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Arctic Wreck

Wisconsin, United States
Open Water suggestedCold fresh water (drysuit or 7mm recommended)3–5 m depthBoat entry

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Arctic Wreck at a glance

Arctic Wreck is a boat dive site in Wisconsin, United States with depths of 3–4.6 m (10–15 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Round goby and Smallmouth bass. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 3h ago
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Tap a factor for its source and model point

Site hazards: Cold fresh water (drysuit or 7mm recommended) · Boat traffic near Manitowoc harbor entrance · Wave action in shallow open water

All 4 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Best: Sat
Sun6:00–21:00
Mon6:00–21:00
Tue6:00–21:00
Wed6:00–21:00
Thu6:00–21:00
Fri6:00–21:00
Sat6:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 4:58 · Sunrise 5:32 · Sunset 20:21

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Best time: May-October; calm days, best visibility early summer

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. Jan19% 20 kn
  2. Feb11% 20 kn
  3. Mar15% 20 kn
  4. Apr17% 20 kn
  5. May33% 16 kn
  6. Jun27% 16 kn
  7. Jul44% 15 kn
  8. Aug39% 16 kn
  9. Sep40% 15 kn
  10. Oct6% 20 kn
  11. Nov11% 20 kn
  12. Dec11% 20 kn

July hastypically 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

  • Round gobyCommonly seen
  • Smallmouth bassOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

The 1881 ice-breaking tug Arctic served Goodrich Transportation for 49 years before sinking in 1930. The wreck lies partially sand-covered in 10-15 ft of water in two large sections about 800 ft apart, 1.5 miles northeast of the Manitowoc Breakwater Light, within the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary. The stempost rises seven feet from the sand on the northern section; the southern section holds the rudder, bilge structure and boiler. An easy boat, kayak or snorkel visit.

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Cold fresh water (drysuit or 7mm recommended)

Boat traffic near Manitowoc harbor entrance

Wave action in shallow open water

Shifting sand can cover parts of the wreck

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