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Fort Lauderdale visitor guide highlighting the wreck as a popular local dive and part of the wreck trek.
South Florida artificial-reef wreck with easy boat access.
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Local Fort Lauderdale dive operators run the wreck as a guided boat dive with marina-based logistics.
Robert Edmister is a South Florida artificial-reef wreck off Fort Lauderdale with a short boat run, strong fish life, and a profile that stays friendly to open-water wreck diving. It works well as a guided boat dive for divers who want warm water, easy logistics, and a classic Broward County wreck-track feel.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 23m
Depth Note
The wreck sits in roughly 70-76 ft of water with about 30 ft of relief, so the top of the structure is significantly shallower than the seabed.
Best Season
Year-round in warm South Florida water.
Typical Conditions
Warm salt water, artificial-reef structure, and lively fish action around a boat-dived wreck.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Bring reef or wreck gear, keep an eye on surface pickup, and follow the captain's drift briefing if the water is moving.
Access Restrictions
This is normally handled as a boat dive on the Fort Lauderdale wreck line rather than a casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
The wreck is part of Broward County's artificial reef program and should be treated as managed reef infrastructure.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a classic South Florida wreck dive. Expect a boat drop, an artificial-reef profile, and a site that suits open-water-to-advanced training depending on the route.
Use the planner to scan this week, inspect today in local time, and understand how exposure shapes conditions at Robert Edmister.
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
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Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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Research Sources
Fort Lauderdale visitor guide highlighting the wreck as a popular local dive and part of the wreck trek.
Florida artificial reef program list with Broward deployment, depth, and relief data.
Beachside Fort Lauderdale dive operator with wreck access, gear rental, classroom, and pool support.
Community wreck page with the scuttling history and hurricane damage context.
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