Hog Heaven
Hog Heaven is two barges and a long run of dredge pipe on the third reef north of Port Everglades. As the name suggests, it's a good place for hogfish.
| Type | Shipwreck / artificial reef |
|---|---|
| Depth | 55 ft at the deck to 66–70 ft at the sand |
| Skill level | Open Water (certified to 60 ft) |
| Size | 180 ft barge, 120 ft barge and dredge pipe |
| Sunk | September 1996 |
| Area | North of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale |
What you'll see
The 180-foot barge flipped on sinking and its deck is broken up. A 120-foot barge sits about 200 feet away, and the remains of the old Pacific Reef Lighthouse and a small sailboat lie nearby.
Who can dive it
Open Water dive. Open Water divers must stay shallower than 60 feet. You can enjoy this wreck by staying above 60 feet on the deck and upper structure (about 55 feet at the top); the sand is at about 70 feet. Not certified yet? Start with PADI Open Water. Want more confidence and more dive sites? Take PADI Advanced Open Water. If you want to go inside a wreck, you need wreck penetration training, like the PADI Wreck Diver specialty.
Dive it with DXDivers
Dive it with us on our dive boat, the Lady Go Diver, out of Deerfield Beach. Our captain picks the dive sites for each trip based on the conditions that day, so check the dive sites listed on each trip in our calendar, or call us at 954-420-0009.
See boat dive trips Call 954-420-0009
Diving often? Save with our dive trip packages, see all dive trips and tank fills, or book the whole boat with a private charter.
Nearby dive sites
- Matt's Barge – 57 ft at the barge to 68 ft at the sand
- Jay Scutti & Ken Vitale Wrecks – 56 ft at the Jay Scutti's deck to 70 ft at the sand
- See all our local wrecks and reefs
FAQ
How deep is Hog Heaven?
About 55 feet at the deck and 66 to 70 feet at the sand.
How do I book a dive here?
Check the dive sites listed on each trip in our boat dive calendar, or call us at 954-420-0009. Our captain chooses the dive sites for each trip based on the conditions that day.
Depths and details come from our crew's dive site notes and public artificial reef records. Conditions change, so always follow your captain's and divemaster's briefing.
OUR LOCATION
DXDIVERS · 455 South Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 · (954) 420-0009