Florida Keys, United States
    Half Moon Underwater Archaeological Preserve

    Wreck of Nuestra Señora del Pópulo

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    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 - Wreck of Nuestra Señora del Pópulo offers some of Florida Keys's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeApr–Jun
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBull Sharks, Dolphins, Hammerhead Sharks, Seahorses and Sea Turtles · 87+ species recorded
    Water19-32°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Historic shipwreck in Florida Keys, United States.

    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 Wreck of Nuestra Señora del Pópulo

    Wreck of Nuestra Señora del Pópulo Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Wreck of Nuestra Señora del Pópulo, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 8725520 - Fort Myers, FL (28km away)

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    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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