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Sparkman

Alabama, United States
AOW suggested29 m (95 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Sparkman at a glance

Sparkman is an 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 Greater amberjack, Atlantic spadefish, and Red snapper. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (78°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 6:00–18:00 · favorable · sunset 17:11

Forecast for this hour · 2:00 · run 14 h ago
0.4 m (1.2 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)

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

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

0.5 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Sat6:00–18:00 favorable

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

Sun6:00–11:00 moderate, 11:00–18:00 favorable

1.3 m waves · 18 kn wind (4.4 ft waves · 18 kn wind)

Mon7:00–18:00 favorable

1.2 m waves · 13 kn wind (4.1 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Tue7:00–18:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 8 kn wind (3.0 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Wed7:00–18:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 8 kn wind (3.0 ft waves · 8 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 5:34 · Sunrise 5:58 · Sunset 17:11 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.3 km from site · updated 22 Oct, 11:27 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: Greater amberjack, Atlantic spadefish, 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. 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 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

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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