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Wallace Reef is an intermediate boat dive site in Alabama, United States with depths of up to 30 m (98 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (86°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
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First light 6:08 · Sunrise 6:32 · Sunset 19:00
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 6.2 km from site · graded 1h ago
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No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.
What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
July hastypically 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.
No recorded sightings data for this site yet. Species lists appear as GBIF records and diver reports accumulate.
Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.
MO-Su 10:00-18:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
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Data updated June 2026
Wallace Reef is an artificial reef formed from a Liberty ship that was split into two pieces by Hurricane Frederic (1979), lying off Orange Beach in roughly 100 ft of water. It is a recognized offshore wreck dive.
No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.
Wallace Reef is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed maximum depth is 30 metres (98 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.
Wallace Reef reaches a maximum depth of 30 metres (98 feet). It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.
Wallace Reef is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.
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