The Bibb Wreck
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 - The Bibb Wreck offers some of Florida Keys's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Bibb Wreck in the Florida Keys gives you a real feel for a working ship, even after all this time on the bottom. We usually drop in around 30 meters, where the former Coast Guard cutter rests on its starboard side. You can swim along the deck, peeking into open hatches, or check out the massive propeller. Schools of snapper and grunt often hang out in the superstructure, and we’ve seen some hefty Goliath groupers lurking in the shadows down there. It’s a good one for advanced divers keen on penetration, but even just finning around the exterior offers plenty to explore.
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 The Bibb Wreck
The Bibb Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Bibb Wreck, 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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