Christ of the Abyss
Protected Area
Dry 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 - Christ of the Abyss offers some of Florida Keys's richest reef diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Christ of the Abyss statue, a nine-foot bronze, sits upright in about 8 metres of water at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. It's an easy dive, often done in conjunction with the adjacent reef. We find it’s a good spot for newer divers, or those looking for a shallow second dive, with regular sightings of snapper and grunts around the base.
Typical Christ of the Abyss Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Silent World
Scuba Quest Outlet
Silent World Dive Center
Ocean First Key Largo, LLC
Quiescence Diving Services Inc
Dive Shop
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Christ of the Abyss
Christ of the Abyss Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Christ of the Abyss, 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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