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    Santa Lucia dive site
    wreck
    10-30m
    Florida Keys, United States
    Rookery Bay Aquatic Preserve

    Santa Lucia

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Protected Area

    Rookery Bay Aquatic Preserve

    Why dive here

    With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Santa Lucia 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 · max 10-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    The Santa Lucia is a shallow wreck, a freighter sitting upright in about 15 feet of water, making it a good spot for newer divers or snorkelers. You'll find plenty of snapper and grunt sheltering in the holds, and often a nurse shark or two tucked away. It's an easy dive, often done as a second dive, especially when the conditions are a bit choppy on the deeper reefs.

    Typical Santa Lucia Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Santa Lucia

    Santa Lucia Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Santa Lucia, 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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