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The Fairfield New Venture is a intermediate boat dive site in Alabama, United States with depths of up to 38 m (125 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
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First light 4:39 · Sunrise 5:06 · Sunset 18:47
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.9 km from site · graded 3h ago
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No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.
What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
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.
No recorded sightings data for this site yet. Species lists appear as GBIF records and diver reports accumulate.
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The Fairfield New Venture is a 250-foot former oceanographic research vessel (built 1986) intentionally sunk in 2018 roughly 20 miles south of Orange Beach, near the LuLu so both can be dived on one trip. The wheelhouse sits near 60 ft and the sand bottom reaches about 120-125 ft. Large openings cut in the hull give divers pass-throughs and access to most of the structure, making it suitable for open-water through technical divers.
No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.
The Fairfield New Venture is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.
The Fairfield New Venture has a depth range of up to 38 metres (125 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.
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