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USS Strength

Florida, United States
AOW suggestedOffshore Gulf artificial-reef site24 m (77 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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USS Strength at a glance

USS Strength is an intermediate boat dive site in Florida, United States with depths of up to 23.5 m (77 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Aug · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Gray triggerfish, Lionfish (invasive), and Red snapper. Recent reports put the water around 25°C (77°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 7:00–19:00 · favorable · sunset 18:00

Forecast for this hour · 1:00 · run 13 h ago
0.4 m (1.4 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — about a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 25°C · seasonal avg 26°C ( · Forecast 77°F · seasonal avg 78°F)

Site hazards: Offshore Gulf artificial-reef site

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Dive windows this week

Smallest waves: Tue
Mon7:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 15 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Tue7:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Wed7:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Thu7:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 8 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Fri7:00–18:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 8 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

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

SunNot in the forecast yet

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 6:28 · Sunrise 6:52 · Sunset 18:00 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 1.0 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 12:26 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: Gray triggerfish, Lionfish (invasive), Red snapper
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, 88% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (59°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  2. February, 93% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (63°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  3. March, 90% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (67°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  4. April, 92% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  5. May, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  6. June, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.6 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
  9. September, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.5 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots
  10. October, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (78°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  11. November, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  12. December, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (64°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots

July and August have 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 recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, 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.

  • Queen Angelfish recorded here Aug (2 records)

    Holacanthus ciliarismost recent 2013

  • Atlantic Goliath Grouper recorded here May (1 record)

    Epinephelus itajaramost recent 2015

  • Atlantic Spadefish recorded here May (1 record)

    Chaetodipterus fabermost recent 2015

  • Brazilian Cocoa Damselfish recorded here Aug (1 record)

    Stegastes variabilismost recent 2013

  • Epinephelus striatus recorded here Aug (1 record)

    most recent 2013

  • Mulá recorded here Aug (1 record)

    Acanthocybium solandrimost recent 2013

  • Mycteroperca microlepis recorded here Aug (1 record)

    most recent 2013

  • Opsanus beta recorded here Aug (1 record)

    most recent 2013

Newest record here: 2015. Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

Artificial reef built from 184' Minesweeper Tender, the "USS Strength"

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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