Cudjoe Gardens Marina And Dive Center
Protected Area
Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Cudjoe Gardens Marina And Dive Center offers some of Florida Keys's richest reef diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cudjoe Gardens Marina and Dive Center isn't a deep reef dive, and that's precisely why we love it. This is a brilliant spot for knocking the rust off your dive skills, or for divers who just want to chill in shallower waters without sacrificing interesting marine life. We're talking about a relaxed, sandy-bottomed exploration where you can really slow down and appreciate the smaller stuff. The real magic here is in the quiet observation. We’ve spent hours just watching the Seaweed Blennies dart around and those Harlequin Bass doing their quirky little dances. You'll find plenty of juvenile fish tucked amongst the rocks and bits of structure – keep an eye out for young Grey Snapper and Red Groupers. For us, the highlight is often spotting the Atlantic Yellow Cowries or even a Slender Filefish trying to blend into a patch of seagrass. The visibility can vary a bit depending on recent weather, but it’s usually clear enough to enjoy a leisurely potter. It's an ideal spot for macro photographers looking for easy subjects, or for newer divers building confidence.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cudjoe Gardens Marina And Dive Center
Cudjoe Gardens Marina And Dive Center Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cudjoe Gardens Marina And Dive Center, 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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