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P. C. Barge

3.8 — based on 17 community signals
4.1 10 especies 14 colaboradores

P. C. Barge is a wreck dive in the United States with year-round access and healthy coral conditions.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
WreckPhotoFriendly

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Delfín mular

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
6.1 kn
Olas
0.62 m
Agua
30.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SSE (14%)
Now: SE (143°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.47m

Próxima: Alta a las 01:00 (+0.2m)

+0.2 m0 m-0.3 m
▲ 01:00 · +0.2m ▼ 14:00 · -0.26m ▲ 02:00 · +0.17m ▲ 04:00 · +0.18m Ahora +0.1m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV7.55 · high Aire PM2.57 · good 06:35 18:50
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 13.1 0.9 8 0mm
09-19 11.4 0.48 8 0mm
09-20 21.7 0.28 7 22mm
09-21 10.6 0.18 7 5mm
09-22 6.7 0.14 7 7mm
09-23 7 0.12 7 3mm
09-24 10.5 0.3 7 4mm

About this spot

P. C. Barge is a wreck site offering dive opportunities throughout the year in U.S. waters. The site attracts divers interested in exploring submerged structures and the marine life that inhabits them. With no marine protection area designation, the spot remains accessible to recreational diving operators and independent divers. The site supports a variety of marine species, with at least 10 documented species observations recorded in the area. This biodiversity makes P. C. Barge interesting for divers focused on marine life encounters and underwater photography. Coral conditions at the site show no stress, indicating a stable and healthy reef ecosystem where corals continue to grow and provide habitat. Community documentation through three available videos offers prospective divers insight into conditions and what to expect underwater. These resources help divers prepare for their visit and understand the site's layout and features. P. C. Barge remains a year-round destination, allowing flexible dive planning depending on your schedule and preferences. Before diving, contact local dive operators for current conditions, depth information, and any specific requirements or recommendations for this wreck site.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Estados Unidos: 87 Sitios desde Manantiales hasta el Océano Abierto

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Delfín mular

Tipos de buceo

Pecio

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 7394km · ~1701kg · €31

Preguntas frecuentes

Can I dive P. C. Barge year-round?

Yes, P. C. Barge is accessible as a year-round dive destination, allowing you to plan trips based on your schedule.

What marine life is at P. C. Barge?

At least 10 species have been documented at the site. Coral conditions show no stress, supporting a healthy ecosystem. Community videos provide visual reference for the life you may encounter.

Is P. C. Barge in a protected area?

No, P. C. Barge is not within a marine protection area, making it accessible to recreational divers without additional restrictions.

How do I get information on depth and difficulty?

Contact local U.S. dive operators familiar with the site for current depth readings, difficulty assessments, and safety briefings before your dive.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

78 registros · 27 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Demospongiae

Demospongiae
OBIS
Última observación:
2 jul 2022
×18registros
Profundidad:
53–86 m

Heteroscleromorpha

Demospongiae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 jul 2022
×1registros
Profundidad:
61 m

Geodia

Demospongiae · Geodiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 jul 2022
×1registros
Profundidad:
60 m

Ophiolepis elegans

Ophiuroidea · Ophiolepididae
OBIS
Última observación:
8 oct 2014
×1registros
Profundidad:
49–53 m

Aricidea

Polychaeta · Paraonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 ago 2010
×1registros
Profundidad:
60 m

Dacrydium vitreum

Bivalvia · Mytilidae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 ago 2010
×1registros
Profundidad:
34 m

Lolliguncula brevis

Brief squid
Cephalopoda · Loliginidae
OBIS
Última observación:
26 jun 2007
×1registros

Penaeus (Farfantepenaeus) aztecus

Brown shrimp
Malacostraca · Penaeidae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 may 2007
×1registros

Penaeus (Farfantepenaeus) duorarum

Pink shrimp
Malacostraca · Penaeidae
OBIS
Última observación:
8 may 2007
×2registros

Mulinia lateralis

Dwarf surf clam
Bivalvia · Mactridae
OBIS
Última observación:
20 dic 2006
×1registros

Hypanus sabinus

Atlantic stingray
Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 oct 2006
×1registros

Penaeus (Litopenaeus) setiferus

White shrimp
Malacostraca · Penaeidae
OBIS
Última observación:
10 oct 2006
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving the Tex Edwards Barge

Alex Johnson

Top 10 Scuba Dives In Florida

Poseidon Adventures
💬 3 top comments
  • Love being a Floridian! ❤

    @SoorajPaliwal · 👍 4
  • wow i cant wait to get certified and see some of these locations underwater

    @Floki3030 · 👍 3
  • Couldn’t keep watching because of the text over the gorgeous video! You are doing a voice over, so there was no need for the text. Closed captioning could be done for those who need it.

    @garywillford · 👍 4

PADI Open Water Diver Course Skills in 10 Minutes

Waterline Diving
💬 3 top comments
  • Great video! Came here to refresh my memory and calm my nerves because its been a while since my last dive. Thank you!!!!

    @melissasaenz9593 · 👍 325
  • Your video is amazing! I have not dived for almost 2 years now and have forgotten a lot of basic skills. Your video helps a lot to review the really basic yet most important and useful skills. Thank you!!

    @PhenyFedelia · 👍 82
  • Im someone who is starting my PADI test in a few days, and this is super helpful to me. TYSM!

    @ShadowZiIIa · 👍 6
wind peaks Jan-Nov-Feb, calmest Sep-Aug-Jul, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Apr (100/100) Worst: May (0/100) Now: Sep (38/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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