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    Hens Chicken Reef dive site
    reef
    Florida Keys, United States
    Hen and Chickens Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary

    Hens Chicken 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 - Hens Chicken 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
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Hens and Chicken Reef offers a classic Keys shallow coral dive. We usually see plenty of smaller reef fish here, parrotfish and snapper often cruise through, and the occasional turtle makes an appearance. The star is a large elkhorn coral formation, quite impressive for the area. It’s a great spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed, easy dive.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hens Chicken Reef

    Hens Chicken Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Hens Chicken 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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