Panhandle Shipwreck Trail page for Pete Tide II.
Pensacola midshore wreck with deep profile and big fish.
Pensacola midshore wreck with deep profile and big fish.
Midshore charter wreck, so boat logistics are part of the site.
Pete Tide II is a deep midshore wreck in the Pensacola shipwreck trail with an intact upright hull, open bridge, and pilothouse swim-throughs that make it a classic charter dive rather than a simple nearshore stop. The site rewards trained wreck divers who want a full artificial reef with structured exploration, steady fish action, and enough size to feel like a real wreck outing instead of a quick pass. Planning should account for boat access, current, and the usual Gulf variability, so it works best as a deliberate wreck day rather than an opportunistic splash.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 30m
Depth Note
The wreck's upper structure is much shallower than the sand bottom.
Typical Conditions
Upright wreck with open-bridge swims and a pilothouse that often holds fish.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use a dive computer, plan gas carefully, and brief any penetration around the pilothouse before the dive.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, and dive computers or watches are required.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A charter wreck dive with an intact hull, open bridge, and swim-through opportunities for trained divers.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Panhandle Shipwreck Trail page for Pete Tide II.
Pensacola dive-site page with depth, access, and dive-skill context.
Local charter page with wreck depth and marine-life context.
Independent guide with visibility and wreck summary.
Community dive directory entry for Pete Tide II.
Pensacola tourism page with Pete Tide II wreck context.
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