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Tarpon Springs Reef

Florida, United States
Open Water suggestedOffshore Gulf artificial-reef site8 m (26 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Tarpon Springs Reef at a glance

Tarpon Springs Reef is a boat dive site in Florida, United States with depths of up to 7.9 m (26 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Atlantic spadefish, Greater amberjack, and Gag grouper. Recent reports put the water around 23°C (74°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Moderate window now· until 12:00, then favorable until 19:00 · sunset 18:52

Forecast for this hour · 8:00 · run 7 h ago
0.8 m (2.6 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about three feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 23°C · seasonal avg 26°C ( · Forecast 74°F · seasonal avg 80°F)

Site hazards: Offshore Gulf artificial-reef site

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Dive windows this week

Smallest waves: Sun
Mon8:00–12:00 moderate, 12:00–19:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 18 kn wind (2.6 ft waves · 18 kn wind)

Tue8:00–10:00 moderate, 10:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 18 kn wind (2.2 ft waves · 18 kn wind)

Wed8:00–17:00 favorable, 17:00–18:00 moderate, 18:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 15 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Thu8:00–19:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 14 kn wind (2.0 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Fri8:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 11 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Sat8:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 12 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Sun8:00–19:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 11 kn wind (0.4 ft waves · 11 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 7:15 · Sunrise 7:39 · Sunset 18:52 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 8.5 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 01:28 GMT-4

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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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.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Atlantic spadefish, Greater amberjack, Gag grouper
Best time: May through October offers the calmest seas and clearest water in the northern Gulf; spring water is often murky. Visibility typically 20-60 ft, best in summer.

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, 66% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (62°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  2. February, 76% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  3. March, 70% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (70°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  4. April, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  5. May, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  6. June, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  7. July, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (88°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.5 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 91% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (89°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  9. September, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  10. October, 78% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  11. November, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (74°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  12. December, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (67°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 16 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

Artificial reef built from Concrete Culverts

reef

Offshore Gulf artificial-reef site — heavy boat and fishing traffic (carry SMB and signaling devices); monofilament line on structure is a common entanglement risk (cutting tool advised); currents magnified around large structures; razor-sharp barnacles and stinging hydroids on structure (gloves and full exposure protection); low-relief sites can be easy to miss and structures may shift or bury after hurricanes; strong summer thermocline can drop temperatures sharply at depth.

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