Cannonball Cut
Protected Area
Western Sambo Ecological Reserve
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Cannonball Cut offers some of Florida Keys's richest diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cannonball Cut offers a solid drift dive through a cut in the reef, often with a good push from the current. You'll see schooling grunts and snapper hanging out in the ledges, with queen angelfish often passing by. It's a straightforward dive, well-suited for those looking for a relaxed current ride without deep depths. Expect decent visibility on most days.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cannonball Cut
Cannonball Cut Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cannonball Cut, 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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