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    Horseshoe Reef - Florida dive site
    reef
    11m
    Beginner
    Florida Keys, United States
    Dry Rocks Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary

    Horseshoe Reef - Florida

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Protected Area

    Dry Rocks Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary

    Why dive here

    With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Horseshoe Reef - Florida 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 11m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Horseshoe Reef is a solid beginner dive in the Upper Keys, sitting around 11 meters deep. You'll find brain and star corals forming a decent reef structure, with plenty of smaller reef fish darting between them. It’s a good spot for new divers to get comfortable or for anyone looking for a relaxed, shallow dive when conditions are calm. We often see snapper, grunts, and parrotfish here.

    Typical Horseshoe Reef - Florida Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m11m 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

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Horseshoe Reef - Florida

    Horseshoe Reef - Florida Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Horseshoe Reef - Florida, 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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