Florida Keys, United States
    Looe Key Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary

    Looe Key

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Protected Area

    Looe Key Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary

    Why dive here

    With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Looe Key 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

    Looe Key is a special place for us in the Florida Keys. It’s got that classic Keys vibe, but often with a bit more breathing room than some of the more southerly spots. We love the way the reef sprawls out here, giving you plenty of space to roam and explore. On a good day, the water just glows, letting you pick out every detail of the coral heads. You'll quickly notice the sheer number of small fish darting around. We’ve spent ages just watching the Northern Neon Gobies cleaning other fish, or spotting the tiny Dash Gobies peeking out from their holes. Keep an eye out for Whitespotted and Planehead Filefish, they’re surprisingly curious. The reef slopes gently, making it really accessible, and it’s a site we always recommend for a relaxed dive, especially if you enjoy searching for the little things. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a Caribbean reef shark cruising by in the deeper sections.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Looe Key

    Looe Key Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Looe Key, 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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