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Lugano

Florida, United States
Open Water suggested3–8 m (10–25 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Lugano at a glance

Lugano is a boat dive site in Florida, United States with depths of 3–7.6 m (10–25 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Reef fish and corals and sponges. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (82°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 9:00–19:00 · favorable & moderate

Forecast for this hour · 16:00 · run 15 h ago
2.4 m (7.9 ft)waves — about two and a half meters expected (waves — about eight feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 28°C · seasonal avg 29°C ( · Forecast 82°F · seasonal avg 84°F)

Site hazards: Open-water boat traffic, changing Biscayne reef weather, surge on Long Reef, shallow coral/wreck contact, sharp metal, and federal artifact-protection rules. Do not remove or disturb wreck material.

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Dive windows this week

MonNo window

2.2 m waves · 19 kn wind (7.3 ft waves · 19 kn wind)

Tue9:00–16:00 moderate, 16:00–19:00 favorable

2.3 m waves · 15 kn wind (7.4 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Wed8:00–19:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 11 kn wind (3.1 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Thu8:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 6 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Fri8:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 6 kn wind (1.6 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Sat8:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 8 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Sun8:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

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Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 7:01 · Sunrise 7:25 · Sunset 18:43 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.7 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 01:20 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Reef fish, corals and sponges
Best time: Best on calm, settled sea days with good visibility; avoid strong wind, storms, and rough easterly conditions over the reef.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 69% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (76°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  2. February, 76% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  3. March, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (78°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  4. April, 79% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  5. May, 92% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  6. June, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (88°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  9. September, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  10. October, 68% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  11. November, 69% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  12. December, 65% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots

July has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

Lugano is a 350-foot British iron cargo steamer on Long Reef in Biscayne National Park's Maritime Heritage Trail. The wreck lies in about 25 ft / 7.6 m and is best treated as a shallow protected archaeological wreck on reef, not a penetration dive. Expect low-profile iron hull and frame remains with reef growth and fish life.

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Open-water boat traffic, changing Biscayne reef weather, surge on Long Reef, shallow coral/wreck contact, sharp metal, and federal artifact-protection rules. Do not remove or disturb wreck material.

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