

Best for technical divers, 80-85m, boat entry, moderate current.
The Bill Boyd is an artificial reef wreck located 1609 metres off the coast of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Resting at depths between 80 and 85 metres, this site is strictly for technical divers. The wreck presents a full overhead environment, and divers must manage decompression obligations and nitrogen narcosis risks carefully. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, with moderate currents often present. Access is by boat only, and divers should confirm charter availability locally as not all operators service this depth. Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, French angelfish, spotted scorpionfish, queen angelfish, great barracuda, honeycomb cowfish, scrawled filefish, blue tang, grey triggerfish, round stingray, purple sea fans, redband parrotfish, gray angelfish, and smooth trunkfish.
26.15880, -80.07933
At this depth, nitrogen narcosis and gas management are your primary concerns, so dive with a team that has rehearsed the plan and carries appropriate bottom and deco gases. Confirm charter schedules locally, as not all Fort Lauderdale operators run trips to this depth.
Accessible only by boat. Charter pickup at Alsdorf Boat Ramp Park, 2901 NE 14th St, Pompano Beach, FL.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
80-85m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Technical
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
21-25°C
Current
Moderate
While not confirmed at this exact site, species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, French angelfish, queen angelfish, great barracuda, and various reef fish like blue tang and parrotfish.
No, the Bill Boyd is a technical diving site located at a significant depth of 80 to 85 metres, requiring advanced training and decompression planning.
The wreck lies at a depth of 80 to 85 metres.
This is a boat-based dive site located 1609 metres from the shore.
No, the site is located at a depth of 80 to 85 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Bill Boyd in Fort Lauderdale requires the following certifications: Technical, Wreck, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Bill Boyd in Fort Lauderdale. Water temperatures range from 21°C to 25°C.
Expect moderate currents at Bill Boyd in Fort Lauderdale. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Bill Boyd in Fort Lauderdale typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.