Mandalay
Protected Area
Biscayne National Park
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Mandalay offers some of Florida Keys's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Mandalay wreck sits upright in 24 metres of water, about five miles off the coast of Islamorada. This 30-metre steel-hulled freighter sank in 1966, an artificial reef now home to goliath grouper, barracuda, and schools of snapper. The wreck offers a good penetration opportunity for those with the right training, and the intact structure makes for interesting exploration for advanced open water divers.
Typical Mandalay Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Divers Paradise
Austin's Dive Center
Grove Scuba
Underwater Unlimited
Juliet Sailing and Diving
ACE DIVING
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mandalay
Mandalay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mandalay, 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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