Reef WW - Hopper Barge
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, seahorses, sea turtles and mantis shrimp - Reef WW - Hopper Barge offers some of Florida Springs's richest reef diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.
The Hopper Barge at Reef WW is an artificial reef, deliberately sunk to create habitat. While not a natural coral reef, it attracts various fish species and offers a straightforward wreck dive. It’s generally a good spot for less experienced wreck divers looking to explore something more substantial than scattered debris. Expect to navigate around the barge structure and keep an eye out for resident schooling fish.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Reef WW - Hopper Barge
Reef WW - Hopper Barge Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Reef WW - Hopper Barge, 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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