Hog Heaven

Shallow wreck and structure dive with abundant marine life.

Boat Access
5m Avg Depth
6m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site offers a unique and adventurous experience. The primary attraction is a large, partially submerged barge that has been dramatically altered by storms, creating exciting swim-throughs. Additional features include a smaller barge, remnants of concrete culverts and I beams from Interstate 595 construction, an intriguing airplane wing, and a distinctive radio tower nicknamed the "jungle gym". This site is known for abundant marine life sightings including Goliath Grouper, Manta Rays, turtles, cobia, nurse sharks, and other fascinating creatures. The water provides opportunities to explore a variety of submerged structures and experience diverse underwater habitats.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wreckswim-throughsharkturtlemanta raybeginner friendlywide anglegoliath grouper

Marine Life

Goliath GrouperManta Rayturtlecobianurse sharksnappergruntbarracuda

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depth is beginner-friendly; swim-throughs offer more challenge.

Hazards:
boat trafficoverhead environmententanglementcurrent
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 29.7°C

Wind

Tide

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