Reef DRH - John Bird Wreck
Protected Area
Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, seahorses, sea turtles and mantis shrimp - Reef DRH - John Bird Wreck offers some of Florida Springs's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.
The John Bird wreck offers a solid dive for those exploring Florida's artificial reefs. We found the wreck reasonably intact, providing good structure for penetration if you're qualified, or just a nice perimeter swim. Schools of snapper often congregate around the wheelhouse, and we’ve seen barracuda loitering off the bow. It’s a good spot for intermediate divers looking for a straightforward wreck dive with plenty of places for smaller critters to hide.
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 Reef DRH - John Bird Wreck
Reef DRH - John Bird Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Reef DRH - John Bird Wreck, 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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