Ship Wreck

Northern Mariana Islands, Saipan, Mariana Archipelago, United Stateswreck

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Conditions & tides

Ship WreckSaipan

Fair · 4/5

conditions visualisation

Fair4/5

Some chop right now — best window today 1 PM–5 PM.

Wind4 kn WNW

Current~0.3 kn W · model

Swell

0.7 m · 7s · NE

Water

30 °C

Conditions through the day

6 AM6 PM

Calmest current near slack — 11:45 AM & 12:15 AM local

Sunrise 06:05 AM · Sunset 06:12 PM local

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Tide · local

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On-face swell 0.7 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

Scored by DiveConnect's site-physics model

Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

Sunken during WWII, this wreck rests in clear Pacific depths near Saipan. The intact structure teems with colorful reef fish, while eagle rays and turtles glide past. Strong currents attract pelagics, making it ideal for drift diving. Coral encrusts the hull, creating a thriving artificial reef. Visibility often exceeds 30 meters, revealing the wreck's dramatic silhouette against the blue. Best for advanced divers due to depth and occasional surge.