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Sparkman

Alabama, United States
AOW suggested29 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Sparkman at a glance

Sparkman is a advanced boat dive site in Alabama, United States with depths of up to 29 m (95 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Atlantic spadefish, Greater amberjack, and Red snapper. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 7h ago
0.8 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 30°C

Site hazards: Deep (80-100 ft); offshore boat-only access; collapsed/aged Liberty-ship structure with entanglement and overhead-penetration risk; current possible.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Mon
Mon6:00–19:00
Tue6:00–19:00
Wed6:00–19:00
Thu6:00–19:00
Fri6:00–19:00
Sat6:00–19:00
Sun—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 4:40 · Sunrise 5:07 · Sunset 18:47

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.3 km from site · graded 7h 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

Known for: Atlantic spadefish, Greater amberjack, Red snapper
Best time: May to September for calmest Gulf conditions and best visibility

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%18°C1.4 m
  2. Feb56%18°C1.1 m
  3. Mar65%20°C1.2 m
  4. Apr66%22°C1.2 m
  5. May88%25°C0.9 m
  6. Jun84%28°C0.9 m
  7. Jul96%30°C0.6 m
  8. Aug94%31°C0.7 m
  9. Sep87%30°C0.8 m
  10. Oct61%27°C1.1 m
  11. Nov60%23°C1.1 m
  12. Dec61%20°C1.2 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

  • Atlantic spadefishCommonly seen
  • Greater amberjackCommonly seen
  • Red snapperCommonly seen
  • Manta rayOccasionally seen
  • Sea turtleOccasionally seen
  • AngelfishCommonly seen
  • Goliath grouperOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

Sparkman is one of five World War II Liberty ships sunk off the Alabama coast in 1974, identified by divers as the Daniel Huger (hull #129). Each of these cargo ships is over 400 feet long and rests in roughly 80-100 feet of water 8-20 nautical miles offshore from Perdido Pass. The massive, decades-old structure draws schooling spadefish, amberjack and snapper and offers atmospheric backdrops for wreck photography.

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Deep (80-100 ft); offshore boat-only access; collapsed/aged Liberty-ship structure with entanglement and overhead-penetration risk; current possible.

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