Florida Springs, United States

    City Service Tanker

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Why dive here

    With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, seahorses, sea turtles and mantis shrimp - City Service Tanker offers some of Florida Springs's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.

    Best timeApr–Jun
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Octopuses, Seahorses, Sea Turtles and Mantis Shrimp · 142+ species recorded
    Water16-31°C · warmest June, July, August
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    The City Service Tanker, sunk in the murky depths of a Florida quarry, isn't your typical ocean wreck. Forget the sun-dappled reefs. Here, you're dropping into a freshwater world, often with limited visibility, which makes the massive tanker emerge from the gloom with a real sense of adventure. We love the way the light filters down, creating an almost ethereal glow around the superstructure. Penetration is the main draw here, and for suitably trained divers, exploring the engine room or the cargo holds is a genuinely thrilling experience. It’s a completely different vibe than a coral reef, with catfish and sunfish darting through the openings where grouper might patrol elsewhere. Our favourite tip? Go on a weekday morning; you’ll have the place largely to yourself, allowing that quiet contemplation of this relic. It’s definitely one for the wreck lovers who appreciate a bit of a challenge and a unique freshwater perspective.

    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 City Service Tanker

    City Service Tanker Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for City Service Tanker, sourced from Copernicus Marine Service (EU)

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    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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