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P. C. Barge

Florida, United States
Open Water suggestedDepth ~82 ft; holes and sharp openings along the barge sides25 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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P. C. Barge at a glance

P. C. Barge is a intermediate boat dive site in Florida, United States with depths of up to 25 m (82 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Red snapper, Atlantic spadefish, and Gag grouper. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 5h ago
0.5 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 30°C

Site hazards: Depth ~82 ft; holes and sharp openings along the barge sides

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Dive windows this week

Best: Tue
Sun7:00–20:00
Mon7:00–20:00
Tue7:00–20:00
Wed7:00–20:00
Thu7:00–20:00
Fri7:00–20:00
Sat7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:37 · Sunrise 6:04 · Sunset 19:46

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.6 km from site · graded 5h 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: Red snapper, Atlantic spadefish, Gag grouper
Best time: May through October for calm seas and warm water.

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. Jan45%20°C1.5 m
  2. Feb54%19°C1.2 m
  3. Mar65%20°C1.2 m
  4. Apr64%22°C1.2 m
  5. May90%25°C0.9 m
  6. Jun78%28°C0.9 m
  7. Jul97%30°C0.7 m
  8. Aug92%31°C0.7 m
  9. Sep84%30°C0.8 m
  10. Oct59%27°C1.1 m
  11. Nov59%24°C1.2 m
  12. Dec57%22°C1.2 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

  • Red snapperCommonly seen
  • Atlantic spadefishCommonly seen
  • Gag grouperCommonly seen
  • SheepsheadCommonly seen
  • Greater amberjackOccasionally seen
  • Red lionfishCommonly seen
  • Great barracudaOccasionally seen
  • OctopusOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

The PC Barge and Towers is a public artificial reef in the Escambia County reef zone off Pensacola Beach, consisting of a steel barge with holes opened along its sides and two sets of steel towers deployed alongside. The complex sits on sand in about 82 feet of water and provides good relief for schooling baitfish, snapper and spadefish. It is typically dived by charter together with the nearby Soule Barge, Tug Sylvia and Tug Deliverance.

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Depth ~82 ft; holes and sharp openings along the barge sides — no penetration; entangling fishing line on the towers; possible current; boat traffic.

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