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Lugano

Florida, United States
Open Water suggested3–8 m 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 corals and sponges and reef fish. Recent reports put the water around 31°C (88°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago
0.2 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 31°C · seasonal avg 31°C

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

Best: Sat
Sun7:00–21:00
Mon7:00–21:00
Tue7:00–21:00
Wed7:00–21:00
Thu7:00–21:00
Fri7:00–21:00
Sat7:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:19 · Sunrise 6:44 · Sunset 20:09

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.7 km from site · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: corals and sponges, reef fish
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. Jan69%25°C1.1 m
  2. Feb76%25°C1.0 m
  3. Mar74%25°C1.0 m
  4. Apr79%26°C1.0 m
  5. May92%28°C0.7 m
  6. Jun96%29°C0.7 m
  7. Jul100%31°C0.6 m
  8. Aug94%31°C0.7 m
  9. Sep94%31°C0.8 m
  10. Oct68%29°C1.2 m
  11. Nov69%28°C1.1 m
  12. Dec65%26°C1.3 m

July hastypically 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

  • corals and spongesCommonly seen
  • reef fishCommonly seen

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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.

boatreefwreck

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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