The Spirit of Miami
Protected Area
Half Moon Underwater Archaeological Preserve
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - The Spirit of Miami offers some of Florida Keys's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Spirit of Miami, a former Boeing 727, sits upright on the seabed off Key Biscayne. It’s a purposeful artificial reef, sunk back in 1993, and has had ample time to attract plenty of residents. We’ve found barracuda often patrolling the fuselage, and schools of grunts will mill about the wings. The cockpit is a particular highlight, often home to a large Goliath grouper, if you’re lucky. It's a relatively easy dive, usually with good visibility, making it a good pick for those new to wreck diving or looking for something a bit different from the usual reef.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Divers Paradise
Juliet Sailing and Diving
ACE DIVING
Grove Scuba
Underwater Unlimited
Austin's Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Spirit of Miami
The Spirit of Miami Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Spirit of Miami, 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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