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Veteran's Reef 2016 Addition

Florida, United States
Open Water suggestedOffshore Gulf artificial-reef site14 m (45 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Veteran's Reef 2016 Addition at a glance

Veteran's Reef 2016 Addition is a boat dive site in Florida, United States with depths of up to 13.7 m (45 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Lionfish (invasive), Gag grouper, and Greater amberjack. Recent reports put the water around 24°C (75°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 8:00–19:00 · moderate

Forecast for this hour · 20:00 · run 7 h ago
1.3 m (4.3 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about four feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 24°C · seasonal avg 26°C ( · Forecast 75°F · seasonal avg 80°F)

Site hazards: Offshore Gulf artificial-reef site

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Dive windows this week

Smallest waves: Sat
SunNo window

1.2 m waves · 23 kn wind (3.8 ft waves · 23 kn wind)

Mon8:00–19:00 moderate

1.0 m waves · 22 kn wind (3.1 ft waves · 22 kn wind)

Tue8:00–12:00 moderate, 12:00–18:00 favorable, 18:00–19:00 moderate

0.8 m waves · 15 kn wind (2.6 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

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

0.8 m waves · 14 kn wind (2.8 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Thu8:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 14 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Fri8:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 11 kn wind (1.6 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Sat8:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 13 kn wind (0.8 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 7:14 · Sunrise 7:38 · Sunset 18:53 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.0 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 13:26 GMT-4

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: Lionfish (invasive), Gag grouper, Greater amberjack
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 180' X 30' X 10' Barge with P2V-3 Bomber Cabled to It

reefwreck

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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