Jolly Jacks
Protected Area
Phil Foster
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Jolly Jacks offers some of Florida Keys's richest diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Jolly Jacks is a decent spot if you're looking for something straightforward in the Upper Keys. We usually see plenty of smaller reef fish here, parrotfish and snapper mostly, alongside the usual corals. It’s a good choice for newer divers or anyone wanting a relaxed dive without much current to worry about. Think of it as a solid, dependable option for a second tank.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Jolly Jacks
Jolly Jacks Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Jolly Jacks, 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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