Spiegel Grove
Protected Area
Molasses Reef Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Spiegel Grove offers some of Florida Keys's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dropping onto the Spiegel Grove is a proper immersion into an artificial reef, not just a wreck dive. This massive vessel, intentionally sunk, offers plenty of penetration points for those with the right training, but even staying outside keeps you busy. You’ll weave through the superstructure, spotting Goliath grouper lurking in shadowed compartments and schools of snapper swirling off the decks. We particularly like exploring the stern, where the prop is encrusted and often surrounded by barracuda. It’s a site that rewards multiple dives, revealing more of its character each time you visit.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Dive In Watersports
Rainbow Reef Dive Center (Boat Docks)
Sundiver Boat Dock
Rainbow Reef Dive Center (Boat Docks)
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Rainbow Reef Retail Store
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Spiegel Grove
Spiegel Grove Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Spiegel Grove, 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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