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Wakulla Big Bend Regional Reef 1

Florida, United States
Open Water suggestedOffshore Gulf artificial-reef site7 m (22 ft) depthBoat entry5mm wetsuit typical

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Wakulla Big Bend Regional Reef 1 at a glance

Wakulla Big Bend Regional Reef 1 is a boat dive site in Florida, United States with depths of up to 6.7 m (22 ft). Typically most favorable May–Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Gray triggerfish, Gag grouper, and Red snapper. Recent reports put the water around 22°C (71°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 8:00–19:00 · favorable & moderate · sunset 18:54

Forecast for this hour · 1:00 · run 23 h ago
0.5 m (1.6 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 22°C · seasonal avg 24°C ( · Forecast 71°F · seasonal avg 76°F)

Site hazards: Offshore Gulf artificial-reef site

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Dive windows this week

Smallest waves: Tue
Mon8:00–11:00 moderate, 11:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 16 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

Tue8:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 6 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Wed8:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Thu8:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Fri8:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Sat8:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 6 kn wind (1.5 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 7:21 · Sunrise 7:46 · Sunset 18:54 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 8.1 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 01:27 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: Gray triggerfish, Gag grouper, 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, 95% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 13°C (55°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  2. February, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 16°C (61°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  3. March, 95% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 20°C (67°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  4. April, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots
  5. May, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  6. June, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.9 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (88°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.3 ft), wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 98% 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 9 knots
  9. September, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.3 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  10. October, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (76°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.4 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots
  11. November, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (69°F), waves have typically been 0.4 m (1.4 ft), wind has typically been 9 knots, historically most favorable
  12. December, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 15°C (60°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.6 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable

May, June, July, November, and December 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 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 24 Pre-Fabricated Cubes 1M on a Side 50M Spaced Hexagon

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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