Briney Breezes
Protected Area
Lofthus Underwater Archaeological Preserve
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Briney Breezes offers some of Florida Keys's richest diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Briney Breezes sits offshore in the Florida Keys, an accessible spot often included on multi-stop trips. You'll generally find a mix of smaller reef fish here, along with the occasional green moray eel tucked into the crevices. It’s a decent drift, mostly gentle, making it a good choice for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed second dive. Visibility averages 15-20 meters on a good day, typical for the Upper Keys.
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Starfish Scuba
Force-E Scuba Centers
Hydrotherapy Dive Charters LLC
Ocean Quest Scuba
The Scuba Club
Divers Direct
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Briney Breezes
Briney Breezes Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Briney Breezes, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 8725520 - Fort Myers, FL (28km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 20.9–31.1°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Current Speed
0 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Salinity
35.98 PSU
Wind Speed
2.7 m/s
5.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.5 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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