Dive-site story
Located off the coast of northern Palm Beach County, the Wreck Trek is a renowned drift dive linking several artificial reef structures across an open sand channel. Divers ride the northward Gulf Stream current past sunken vessels including the Zion Train, the Miss Karlene, and the Esso Bonaire. Heavy populations of Atlantic goliath grouper gather around the steel frames during late summer spawning aggregations, while winter months frequently bring migratory lemon sharks, nurse sharks, and massive loggerhead turtles.
Consecutive multi-wreck drift navigation powered by the Gulf Stream
Late summer goliath grouper spawning gatherings inside and around the hulls
Frequent encounters with loggerhead, hawksbill, and green sea turtles
Winter aggregations of lemon sharks along the sandy fringes
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal visibility dominate the summer, coinciding with major grouper spawning, while winter offers peak shark migration despite rougher water.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Goliath GrouperEpinephelus itajara | Common | ||||||||||||
| Lemon SharkNegaprion brevirostris | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Loggerhead Sea TurtleCaretta caretta | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common |
Marine forecast
