

Best for advanced divers, 18-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Tenneco Towers is an artificial reef formed from decommissioned oil rig platforms located 1000 metres off Hollywood Beach. The steel structure creates a complex overhead environment with various penetration points, requiring advanced certification and buoyancy control. Depths range from 18 to 30 metres with an average of 24 metres. Divers must navigate strong currents, which can shift at depth, making slack water the preferred time for descent. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. Due to heavy boat traffic and the overhead nature of the site, boat support is required. Species recorded around this area include various angelfish, wrasses, and sea fans.
25.98253, -80.08500
Time your descent to coincide with slack water, as the current at depth can make working the structure difficult and fatiguing on an incoming or outgoing flow. Book a charter operator familiar with this site, as precise anchor or mooring placement matters given the boat traffic in the area.
Accessible only by boat, with charters available from local dive shops.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, French and Queen angelfish, Great barracuda, and Purple sea fans. These species are observed at nearby sites rather than confirmed at this specific location.
No, this site is for advanced divers only. It requires deep and advanced certifications due to the overhead environment, depth, and strong currents.
The depth ranges from 18 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 24 metres.
This is a boat dive. A boat charter is required to reach the site, which is located 1000 metres from shore.
No, this is an advanced deep wreck dive site not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Tenneco Towers in Fort Lauderdale requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Tenneco Towers in Fort Lauderdale. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Tenneco Towers in Fort Lauderdale are April, May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Tenneco Towers in Fort Lauderdale should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Tenneco Towers in Fort Lauderdale can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Tenneco Towers in Fort Lauderdale typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.