Eagle Ray Alley
Protected Area
Molasses 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 - Eagle Ray Alley offers some of Florida Keys's richest reef diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Eagle Ray Alley is a friendly site in the Florida Keys, perfect for shaking off the dust or for newer divers. At a consistent 13 metres, it’s a comfortable depth to explore the sandy bottom and the patch reefs scattered across it. We’ve found southern stingrays often hang out here, sometimes buried with just their eyes poking out, and of course, those majestic eagle rays glide through, though they’re not always a guaranteed show. Keep an eye on the sand for conch and the occasional lobster peeking from under coral heads. It’s a good spot to relax and enjoy the calmer side of Keys diving.
Typical Eagle Ray Alley Dive Profile
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Eagle Ray Alley
Dive shops near Eagle Ray Alley
Dive In Watersports
Rainbow Reef Dive Center (Boat Docks)
Sundiver Boat Dock
Rainbow Reef Dive Center (Boat Docks)
Scuba-Fun
Rainbow Reef Retail Store
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Eagle Ray Alley
Eagle Ray Alley Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Eagle Ray Alley, 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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