Hermans Behind
Protected Area
Coffins Patch Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Hermans Behind offers some of Florida Keys's richest diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Hermans Behind usually serves as a relaxed second dive. You'll find a relatively shallow patch reef here, generally less than 10 meters, dotted with gorgonians and a few small coral heads. Expect to spot plenty of reef fish, maybe a parrotfish or a nurse shark tucked under a ledge. It's a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a laid-back, longer bottom time.
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Dive shops near Hermans Behind
Captain Hook's Marina & Dive Center
Hall's Diving Center & Career Institute
Tilden's Scuba Center
Abyss Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hermans Behind
Hermans Behind Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Hermans Behind, 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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