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    Flower Gardens dive site
    reef
    10-20m
    Florida Keys, United States
    Snook Islands

    Flower Gardens

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Protected Area

    Snook Islands

    Why dive here

    With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Flower Gardens 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 10-20m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    The Flower Gardens, just south of Key Largo, offers a gentle drift over scattered coral heads and sandy patches. We often spot nurse sharks tucked under ledges and schools of grunt meandering through the soft corals. It's a nice easy dive, shallow enough for newer divers, with depths around 10-12 meters. Expect calm conditions most days, making it a good choice when the currents pick up elsewhere.

    Typical Flower Gardens 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.

    Today06:1717:5811h 41m daylightGolden hour 17:27

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Flower Gardens

    Flower Gardens Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Flower Gardens, 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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