Betsy Ross Reef - 175 Ship YO-224
Protected Area
Bay Point Shoal
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, seahorses, sea turtles and mantis shrimp - Betsy Ross Reef - 175 Ship YO-224 offers some of Florida Springs's richest reef diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.
The Betsy Ross Reef, centered around the YO-224 wreck, offers a solid dive for those exploring Florida's artificial reefs. We find schools of snapper often circling the superstructure, with barracuda patrolling the deeper sections. It’s a good spot for intermediate divers looking for a straightforward wreck dive in reasonable conditions. Visibility can vary, but we often get 15 meters here.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Betsy Ross Reef - 175 Ship YO-224
Betsy Ross Reef - 175 Ship YO-224 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Betsy Ross Reef - 175 Ship YO-224, sourced from Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
78°F · Range: 19.7–27.7°C
Air Temperature
22°C
72°F
Current Speed
2 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Salinity
32.94 PSU
Wind Speed
4.3 m/s
8.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.6 hPa
Based on 1 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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