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Sylvia

Florida, United States
Open Water suggested25 m (82 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Sylvia at a glance

Sylvia is an 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 Atlantic spadefish, Red lionfish, and Gag grouper. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (78°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:07

Forecast for this hour · 15:00 · run 15 h ago
1.0 m (3.2 ft)waves — about a meter expected (waves — about three feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 26°C · seasonal avg 27°C ( · Forecast 78°F · seasonal avg 81°F)

Site hazards: Depth ~82 ft; deteriorating steel with sharp edges; fishing line on structure; possible current; boat traffic.

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Tue
Sun10:00–19:00 favorable

1.1 m waves · 17 kn wind (3.5 ft waves · 17 kn wind)

Mon7:00–19:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 13 kn wind (3.3 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 10 kn wind (2.8 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Wed8:00–19:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 14 kn wind (3.0 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Thu8:00–19:00 favorable

0.9 m waves · 17 kn wind (2.8 ft waves · 17 kn wind)

Fri8:00–19:00 favorable

1.0 m waves · 14 kn wind (3.2 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Sat8:00–19:00 favorable

1.3 m waves · 13 kn wind (4.2 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

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

First light 6:33 · Sunrise 6:58 · Sunset 18:07 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.4 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 00:22 GMT-5

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: Atlantic spadefish, Red lionfish, 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. January, 45% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 1.5 m (4.9 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  2. February, 54% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (65°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  3. March, 65% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (68°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.1 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  4. April, 64% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (71°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  5. May, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (78°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  6. June, 78% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  7. July, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 92% 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, 84% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  10. October, 59% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  11. November, 59% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  12. December, 57% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.1 ft), wind has typically been 18 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

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

The tug Sylvia is one of several tugboats scuttled as public artificial reefs in the Escambia County reef zones off Pensacola Beach. She rests on sand in about 82 feet of water; storms have removed her wheelhouse and upper deck and the hull has subsided roughly 20% into the bottom. The remaining hull still holds plenty of reef fish and is commonly paired with neighboring reefs on two-tank charter trips.

boatwreck

Depth ~82 ft; deteriorating steel with sharp edges; fishing line on structure; possible current; boat traffic.

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