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Gladys B

Alabama, United States
AOW suggested31 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Gladys B at a glance

Gladys B is a 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 Red snapper, Greater amberjack, and Atlantic spadefish. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h ago
0.5 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 29°C

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

Best: Thu
Sun6:00–19:00
Mon6:00–19:00
Tue6:00–19:00
Wed6:00–19:00
Thu6:00–19:00
Fri6:00–19:00
Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 4:41 · Sunrise 5:07 · Sunset 18:48

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.1 km from site · graded 2h 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.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Red snapper, 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. Jan49%17°C1.3 m
  2. Feb55%18°C1.1 m
  3. Mar65%20°C1.1 m
  4. Apr66%22°C1.1 m
  5. May87%25°C0.8 m
  6. Jun84%28°C0.9 m
  7. Jul96%29°C0.6 m
  8. Aug94%31°C0.6 m
  9. Sep84%30°C0.8 m
  10. Oct60%27°C1.1 m
  11. Nov60%23°C1.1 m
  12. Dec60%19°C1.1 m

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

  • Red snapperCommonly seen
  • Greater amberjackCommonly seen
  • Atlantic spadefishCommonly seen
  • Gray triggerfishCommonly seen
  • Goliath grouperOccasionally seen
  • SheepsheadOccasionally seen
  • Lionfish (invasive)Occasionally seen

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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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