How deep is Byron shipwreck?

Byron shipwreck has a depth range of up to 41 metres (134 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Byron shipwreck?

Byron shipwreck is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Advanced Open Water with deep training; technical certification recommended certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Byron shipwreck?

The best time to dive Byron shipwreck is typically June-September, settled weather. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Byron shipwreck?

Divers at Byron shipwreck in United States commonly report sightings of Zebra/quagga mussels and Burbot. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Byron shipwreck

Wisconsin, United States

AOW suggested41 m depthBoat entry

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Byron shipwreck at a glance

Byron shipwreck is a advanced boat dive site in Wisconsin, United States with depths of up to 41 m (134 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Zebra/quagga mussels and Burbot. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 4h ago

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Tap a factor for its source and model point

Site hazards: Very cold bottom temperatures (~40°F) · Dark conditions and possible thermoclines · Open-lake boat exposure far offshore

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

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 5:00 · Sunrise 5:34 · Sunset 20:20

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 4h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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: June-September, settled weather

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.

Jan13% 20 kn
Feb9% 20 kn
Mar12% 20 kn
Apr19% 19 kn
May31% 16 kn
Jun36% 16 kn
Jul49% 14 kn
Aug37% 16 kn
Sep38% 15 kn
Oct8% 20 kn
Nov8% 20 kn
Dec9% 21 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

Zebra/quagga musselsCommonly seen
BurbotOccasionally seen

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Site details

The Byron is an unusually small (35-ft) mid-19th-century schooner lying in 135 ft of water about twelve miles southeast of Sheboygan, within the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary. Discovered in 1977 when a commercial fisherman snagged the wreck, it is today almost completely covered by invasive mussels. A deep, dark, cold boat dive for experienced divers.

boatwreck

Depth at the edge of recreational limits (135 ft)

Very cold bottom temperatures (~40°F) — drysuit strongly recommended

Dark conditions and possible thermoclines

Open-lake boat exposure far offshore

Wreck heavily encrusted with zebra/quagga mussels

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