Banana Patch Reef
Protected Area
Grecian Rocks Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Banana Patch Reef offers some of Florida Keys's richest reef diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Banana Patch Reef sits in about 10 meters of water, making it a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed, shallow profile. You'll find a scattered reef here, home to plenty of smaller reef fish. It’s a nice, easy dive if you're keen to take things slow and really observe the smaller stuff.
Typical Banana Patch Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Nearest Dive Centres to Banana Patch Reef
Dive shops near Banana Patch Reef
Silent World
Ocean First Key Largo, LLC
Silent World Dive Center
Scuba Quest Outlet
Quiescence Diving Services Inc
Dive Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Banana Patch Reef
Banana Patch Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Banana Patch Reef, sourced from NOAA buoy & Copernicus Marine data - nearest station: 8725520 - Fort Myers, FL (28km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
31.52°C
89°F · Range: 27.7–35.7°C
Air Temperature
28.3°C
83°F
Current Speed
1 cm/s
Direction: W (270°)
Salinity
36.45 PSU
Wind Speed
2.2 m/s
4.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1015.7 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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