Florida Keys, United States
    Lofthus Underwater Archaeological Preserve

    S.S. Inchulva / Delray Wreck (Wrack)

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Protected Area

    Lofthus Underwater Archaeological Preserve

    Why dive here

    With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - S.S. Inchulva / Delray Wreck (Wrack) offers some of Florida Keys's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeApr–Jun
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBull Sharks, Dolphins, Hammerhead Sharks, Seahorses and Sea Turtles · 87+ species recorded
    Water19-32°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    The S.S. Inchulva, often called the Delray Wreck, sits in just 25 feet of water, making it a proper shallow playground. We love it for how accessible it is, right off Delray’s municipal beach. You’re not getting vast, cathedral-like holds here; instead, it’s a broken-up hull, scattered and spread out, perfect for poking around in the sand between the larger pieces. This wreck acts like a natural magnet for fish. Expect to see big schools of snapper and grunt milling about the larger metal sections, often with solitary ocean triggerfish eyeing you from a distance. Look closely, and you might spot a wary coral scorpionfish tucked into a crevice, almost invisible against the encrusted metal. The real joy here is the sheer number of blennies and gobies. We’ve spent whole dives just watching the redlip blennies dart in and out of holes. It’s an easy dive, often with good visibility, but watch for a bit of surge if there’s any swell. It’s ideal for new wreck divers or anyone who just wants a relaxed dive with plenty to observe without the pressure of depth or strong currents.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    S.S. Inchulva / Delray Wreck (Wrack) Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for S.S. Inchulva / Delray Wreck (Wrack), sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 8725520 - Fort Myers, FL (28km away)

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    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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