10m
    Beginner
    Florida Keys, United States
    Molasses Reef Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary

    Fire Coral Cave

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    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 - Fire Coral Cave offers some of Florida Keys's richest cave 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
    CharacterCave dive · max 10m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Fire Coral Cave is a shallow, beginner-friendly dive. You can swim through a small cavern, which is an interesting change from the usual reef dives here. Keep an eye out for the fire coral lining the entrance, hence the name, and the usual reef fish darting in and out of the crevices. It’s a good spot if you’re looking for a short, easy dive.

    Typical Fire Coral Cave Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m 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

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Fire Coral Cave

    Fire Coral Cave Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Fire Coral Cave, 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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