Delta Shoal The Barge
Protected Area
Sombrero Key Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Delta Shoal The Barge offers some of Florida Keys's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
We love the Delta Shoal Barge for its sheer accessibility and the way it’s become such an artificial reef. This isn't some deep, dark, advanced wreck; it’s a relatively shallow dive, perfect for knocking out two dives in one tank, really. The visibility here is usually pretty decent, letting you take in the entire structure, which is more of a broken-up debris field than a pristine wreck. What you'll find here is a classic example of a working barge, now completely overtaken by the ocean. As you descend, the first thing you notice is the sheer volume of schooling fish – we're talking big schools of grunts and snappers, circling the larger sections of the wreckage. We've seen some impressive Goliath groupers lurking in the shadows, particularly in the deeper, more intact sections. Look closely, and you'll spot lobsters tucked into every crevice, along with the occasional moray eel peeking out. It’s a great spot for newer wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed dive with plenty of life without the challenge of strong currents or extreme depths.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Dive shops near Delta Shoal The Barge
Tilden's Scuba Center
Hall's Diving Center & Career Institute
Captain Hook's Marina & Dive Center
Abyss Dive Center
Better Than Most SCUBA
Captain Hook’s Looe Key Reef Adventures
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Delta Shoal The Barge
Delta Shoal The Barge Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Delta Shoal The Barge, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 8725520 - Fort Myers, FL (28km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 20.9–31.1°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Current Speed
0 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Salinity
35.98 PSU
Wind Speed
2.7 m/s
5.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.5 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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