Eagle Wreck
The Eagle, a 269-foot freighter built in Holland in 1962, was deliberately sunk in December 1985. Today, it rests at a depth of 70-110 feet in the waters off Upper Matecumbe Key, Islamorada, Monroe County, Florida, United States. The ship's hull was split in two by Hurricane Georges in 1998.
Diving at the Eagle offers an awe-inspiring experience for advanced and expert divers. With a maximum depth of 32 meters and visibility reaching up to 16 meters, it provides excellent conditions for exploration.
Underwater, you'll encounter a diverse marine life. The artificial reef teems with horse-eye jacks, blue runners, rainbow runners, and Atlantic spadefish. Keep an eye out for the impressive Goliath groupers and Bull sharks that frequently patrol the ocean floor. Sharing this underwater habitat is a resident turtle, adding to the fascinating biodiversity.
Whether you're an experienced diver or an expert seeking a thrilling adventure, the Eagle wreck offers a captivating dive site in the crystal-clear waters of the United States.
Diving at the Eagle offers an awe-inspiring experience for advanced and expert divers. With a maximum depth of 32 meters and visibility reaching up to 16 meters, it provides excellent conditions for exploration.
Underwater, you'll encounter a diverse marine life. The artificial reef teems with horse-eye jacks, blue runners, rainbow runners, and Atlantic spadefish. Keep an eye out for the impressive Goliath groupers and Bull sharks that frequently patrol the ocean floor. Sharing this underwater habitat is a resident turtle, adding to the fascinating biodiversity.
Whether you're an experienced diver or an expert seeking a thrilling adventure, the Eagle wreck offers a captivating dive site in the crystal-clear waters of the United States.
Diving Conditions Score for Eagle Wreck
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Eagle Wreck
Depth
32m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Eagle Wreck
Wave Height
1.04m
Wind Speed
25.7 m/s
Water Temp
30.7°C
Visibility
25.4km
Cloud Cover
4%
Wave Period
5.35s
Air Temperature
30°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Eagle Wreck
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Dive Score Chart for Eagle Wreck
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.2528/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 23.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.923066666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Eagle Wreck: 06:00
Sunset at Eagle Wreck: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Eagle Wreck are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 1m (5.15s), Wind: 23.1 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.88m, Wind: 28.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Eagle WreckAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Eagle Wreck
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Eagle Wreck
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.8/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Eagle Wreck
February
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.8
January
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for Eagle Wreck
Water Temp
26.5°C / 79.7°F
September
Visibility
11.3m / 37.1ft
November
Wave Height
2.2m / 7.2ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Eagle Wreck
Eagle Wreck shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.3°C) and January the coldest (18.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). February is usually the driest month with 0.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 9, 2026
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