Joe Patti Memorial Reef (Wreck)
Located in Escambia County, Florida, United States, the Joe Patti Memorial Reef is an excellent dive site for beginners. This inshore dive spot has quickly become one of the region's most popular destinations since its sinking in July 2013.
The Joe Patti Memorial Reef is home to a 175′ x 40′ x 10′ barge adorned with various steel structures on its deck. Divers exploring this site can expect a diverse marine life, including stingrays, snapper, triggerfish, hogfish, and the possibility of encountering sandbar, blacknose, and bonnethead sharks. With a visibility of 10m and a maximum depth of 16m, this dive site offers a memorable underwater experience for all diving enthusiasts. Plan your dive at the Joe Patti Memorial Reef and explore the captivating marine life of the Gulf of Mexico.
The Joe Patti Memorial Reef is home to a 175′ x 40′ x 10′ barge adorned with various steel structures on its deck. Divers exploring this site can expect a diverse marine life, including stingrays, snapper, triggerfish, hogfish, and the possibility of encountering sandbar, blacknose, and bonnethead sharks. With a visibility of 10m and a maximum depth of 16m, this dive site offers a memorable underwater experience for all diving enthusiasts. Plan your dive at the Joe Patti Memorial Reef and explore the captivating marine life of the Gulf of Mexico.
Diving Conditions Score for Joe Patti Memorial Reef (Wreck)
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Joe Patti Memorial Reef (Wreck)
Depth
16m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Joe Patti Memorial Reef (Wreck)
Wave Height
0.8m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
28°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
4.2s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Joe Patti Memorial Reef (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for Joe Patti Memorial Reef (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.079999999999998/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.579999999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Joe Patti Memorial Reef (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at Joe Patti Memorial Reef (Wreck): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Joe Patti Memorial Reef (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
6:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.8m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Joe Patti Memorial Reef (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Joe Patti Memorial Reef (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 Joe Patti Memorial Reef (Wreck)
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Joe Patti Memorial Reef (Wreck)
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Joe Patti Memorial Reef (Wreck)
Water Temp
23.0°C / 73.4°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Joe Patti Memorial Reef (Wreck)
Joe Patti Memorial Reef (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (23.0°C) and December the coldest (19.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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 - Jun 22, 2026
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