Soule Barge-Gulf Power Towers
Protected Area
USS Massachusetts (BB-2) Underwater Archaeological Preserve
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Soule Barge-Gulf Power Towers offers some of Florida Keys's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Soule Barge and Gulf Power Towers site in the Florida Keys offers a solid wreck dive, often with a bonus. We’ve seen it referred to as a "pinnacle" in some places, but really, it's more about the scattered remains of a barge and the two old power towers that create a decent amount of structure. Expect to find a good number of reef fish, like various drum and porgy, along with some interesting finds like orange filefish tucked into crevices. Keep an eye out for common octopus, especially in the late afternoon. It’s a good spot for a relaxed second dive, suitable for open water divers comfortable with a bit of current.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Soule Barge-Gulf Power Towers
Soule Barge-Gulf Power Towers Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Soule Barge-Gulf Power Towers, 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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