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    Carysfort Lighthouse Reef dive site
    reef
    11m
    Beginner
    Florida Keys, United States
    Carysfort/South Carysfort Reef Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary

    Carysfort Lighthouse Reef

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Protected Area

    Carysfort/South Carysfort Reef Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary

    Why dive here

    With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Carysfort Lighthouse Reef offers some of Florida Keys's richest reef diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeApr–Jun
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBull Sharks, Dolphins, Hammerhead Sharks, Seahorses and Sea Turtles · 87+ species recorded
    Water19-32°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterReef dive · max 11m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Carysfort Lighthouse Reef is a mellow dive, perfect for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon. The reef plateaus around 11 meters, making for long bottom times. You’ll find plenty of grunts and snapper tucked into ledges, plus the occasional green moray eel peeking out. It's an easy, shallow site for a comfortable dive.

    Typical Carysfort Lighthouse Reef Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m11m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Carysfort Lighthouse Reef

    Carysfort Lighthouse Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Carysfort Lighthouse Reef, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 8725520 - Fort Myers, FL (28km away)

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    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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