Escambia County reef inventory entry for Tug Ocean Wind.
Ocean Wind Tug (Wreck)
Boat-access tug wreck with reef fish and variable visibility.
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Local operator required
Boat-only access makes a local charter the practical route.
About Ocean Wind Tug (Wreck)
Ocean Wind Tug is an upright steel tug wreck in Escambia County's Pensacola artificial reef field. The intact hull and superstructure give it a clean wreck profile to circle, with reef fish gathering around the structure and nearby sand. It suits certified divers who are comfortable with a boat dive, changing visibility, and the normal wreck-boat briefing that comes with a Gulf reef site.
Research Estimate At Ocean Wind Tug (Wreck)
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Where Is Ocean Wind Tug (Wreck)?
Ocean Wind Tug (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
16.8m - 25m
Depth Note
Reported depth range is 55β82 ft, with the wreck sitting in just over 80 ft of water.
Best Season
Winter, when Pensacola visibility and sea life can be especially good.
Typical Conditions
Visibility is often good by Gulf standards but can swing with rainfall; current can vary enough to make the briefing matter.
Safety & Access At Ocean Wind Tug (Wreck)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay close to the wreck, account for changing flow, and use proper cold-water exposure protection.
Access Restrictions
Not a shore dive. Plan for boat logistics and a wreck briefing; the site is best for divers who are comfortable on a boat and around steel structure.
Legal Notes
Follow the charter briefing and local artificial-reef rules, and avoid penetration unless conditions and training support it.
Local Intel For Ocean Wind Tug (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-charter wreck dive with an intact steel tug and a compact route around the hull and superstructure.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site. The wreck profile and boat access make scuba the practical fit.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the main structure sits below the surface and is better enjoyed with scuba.
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Exposure Profile at Ocean Wind Tug (Wreck)
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Wildlife at Ocean Wind Tug (Wreck)
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Ocean Wind Tug (Wreck) Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Ocean Wind Tug (Wreck) Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Operator page with charter access, open-water fit, and fish-life context.
Dive directory page describing the site as a popular inshore wreck.
Official Pensacola tourism page with visibility and seasonal diving context.
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