Reef J - Tug Elmira
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 J - Tug Elmira offers some of Florida Springs's richest reef diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.
The Tug Elmira at Reef J is one of the more accessible wrecks in Florida Springs, a decent option for a casual afternoon dive. We've found it generally holds a good population of smaller reef fish, parrotfish and snapper often hanging around the structure. The wreck itself isn't massive, but it offers enough to explore for an hour and is a good site for newer wreck divers or those looking for a relaxed dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Reef J - Tug Elmira
Reef J - Tug Elmira Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Reef J - Tug Elmira, 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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