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CSX Boxcars

Alabama, United States
21 m (69 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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CSX Boxcars at a glance

CSX Boxcars is an intermediate boat dive site in Alabama, United States with depths of up to 21 m (69 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (78°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 18:00 · sunset 17:11

Forecast for this hour · 17:00 · run 17 h ago
0.4 m (1.4 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — about a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 26°C · seasonal avg 27°C ( · Forecast 78°F · seasonal avg 80°F)

Dive windows this week

Smallest waves: Fri
Fri6:00–18:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 11 kn wind (1.6 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Sat6:00–9:00 moderate, 9:00–18:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 17 kn wind (3.7 ft waves · 17 kn wind)

Sun6:00–10:00 moderate, 10:00–18:00 favorable

1.3 m waves · 17 kn wind (4.2 ft waves · 17 kn wind)

Mon7:00–18:00 favorable

1.2 m waves · 15 kn wind (4.1 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Tue7:00–18:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 9 kn wind (2.8 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Wed7:00–18:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 12 kn wind (3.1 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

ThuNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

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

First light 5:33 · Sunrise 5:57 · Sunset 17:11 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.6 km from site · updated 22 Oct, 23:18 GMT-6

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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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.

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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 recorded at this site

No recorded sightings data for this site yet. Species lists appear as GBIF records and diver reports accumulate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

The CSX Boxcars are railcars deliberately sunk as an artificial reef about 18 miles offshore from Orange Beach, lying in roughly 70 ft of water. The structures attract a variety of reef fish and make an accessible mid-depth dive.

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No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.

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