The City of Washington Wreck
Protected Area
The Elbow 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 City of Washington Wreck offers some of Florida Keys's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
The City of Washington wreck offers a decent dive for those looking for a bit of history in the Florida Keys. We usually find its bow sitting upright, making a good entry point, while the stern is more broken up, scattered across the seafloor. What we really enjoy here are the schooling grunts and snapper that hang out in the more intact sections, and if you look closely, you can often spot a shy moray eel tucked into the crevices. It’s a solid wreck dive, perfect for divers who appreciate the way marine life reclaims these artificial reefs without being too demanding in terms of current or depth.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Dive shops near The City of Washington Wreck
Silent World
Scuba Quest Outlet
Silent World Dive Center
Ocean First Key Largo, LLC
Quiescence Diving Services Inc
Sail Fish Scuba
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The City of Washington Wreck
The City of Washington Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The City of Washington 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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