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Gladys B

Alabama, United States
AOW suggested31 m (101 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Gladys B at a glance

Gladys B is an advanced boat dive site in Alabama, United States with depths of up to 30.8 m (101 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Gray triggerfish, Greater amberjack, and Sheepshead. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (79°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 7:00–18:00 · favorable

Forecast for this hour · 19:00 · run 20 h ago
1.2 m (3.9 ft)waves — about a meter expected (waves — about four feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 26°C · seasonal avg 27°C ( · Forecast 79°F · seasonal avg 80°F)

Site hazards: Depth beyond 30 m / open-water certification limits; potential current; offshore site requiring boat support; penetration of the wheelhouse/superstructure should only be attempted with appropriate wreck training.

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Tue
SatNo window

1.2 m waves · 16 kn wind (4.1 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

Sun7:00–18:00 favorable

1.5 m waves · 16 kn wind (4.8 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

Mon7:00–10:00 moderate, 10:00–18:00 favorable

1.4 m waves · 16 kn wind (4.5 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

Tue7:00–18:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 10 kn wind (3.6 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Wed7:00–18:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 12 kn wind (3.4 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Thu7:00–18:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 14 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

FriNot 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 5:35 · Sunrise 5:59 · Sunset 17:11 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.1 km from site · updated 23 Oct, 23:17 GMT-6

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: Gray triggerfish, Greater amberjack, Atlantic spadefish
Best time: May to September when the Gulf is most predictably calm

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 17°C (63°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.3 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  2. February, 55% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  3. March, 65% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 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 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  5. May, 87% 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 15 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 (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  7. July, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 13 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 0.6 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  9. September, 84% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  10. October, 60% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 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 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  12. December, 60% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (67°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 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

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

Data updated June 2026

Site details

The Gladys B is a 102-foot 1937 tugboat scuttled in April 2018 about 22 nautical miles south of Fort Morgan in roughly 100 feet of water, with the superstructure rising to about 62 feet below the surface. Donated by Steiner's Shipyard, it was deployed by the Alabama Marine Resources Division specifically to broaden the state's appeal as a diving destination. The intact superstructure offers structure and shelter that quickly attract reef fish in the otherwise flat, sandy Gulf bottom.

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Depth beyond 30 m / open-water certification limits; potential current; offshore site requiring boat support; penetration of the wheelhouse/superstructure should only be attempted with appropriate wreck training.

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