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    Fingers Reef dive site
    reef
    15m
    Beginner
    Florida Keys, United States
    Hen and Chickens Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary

    Fingers Reef

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Protected Area

    Hen and Chickens Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary

    Why dive here

    With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Fingers 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 15m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Fingers Reef sits at a comfortable 15 meters, making it an easy entry for newer divers. The reef structure itself isn't dramatic, but we often spot spiny lobsters tucked into the crevices and schooling grunts drifting by. It’s a gentle dive, good for getting your buoyancy dialed in or a relaxing last tank of the day.

    Typical Fingers Reef Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 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.

    Today06:1918:0111h 43m daylightGolden hour 17:31

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fingers Reef

    Fingers Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Fingers 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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