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USNS Vandenberg
About This Site
The USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg is a 523-foot missile tracking ship intentionally sunk in 2009 to create an artificial reef. Located 7 miles off Key West, it's the second-largest vessel intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. The ship's massive structure includes radar dishes, the bridge, and multiple decks that create a fascinating underwater environment for exploration.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Depth
140 ft
Type
Boat
Typical Visibility
70 ft
Dive Conditions
Best time today
6 AM - 12 PM
GOOD
Best day in forecast
Wednesday
GOOD
2025-04-16
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings
No warnings for today
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Dive Conditions Forecast
12:00 am
Good
(7/10 Points)
Entry & Exit
GREAT
Surge
FAIR
Impact on Viz
GOOD
Wave Data
12:00 am
0.9
ft
Rating:
POOR
Period:4s
Direction:E (94°)
Wind Data
12:00 am
1.0
mph
Rating:
GREAT
Direction:NW (311°)
Primary Swell Data
12:00 am
0.8
ft
Rating:
FAIR
Period:4s
Direction:ESE (108°)
Secondary Swell Data
12:00 am
0.3
ft
Period:3s
Direction:N (10°)
Tide Information
12:00 am
0.5
ft
Rating:
FAIR
Type:RISING
High Tide
0.6 ft
2:04 am
Low Tide
0.5 ft
6:52 am
High Tide
1.4 ft
12:57 pm
Low Tide
0.0 ft
8:44 pm