Looe Key
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.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Looe Key
Dive shops near Looe Key
Looe Key Reef Resort & Dive Center
Captain Hook’s Looe Key Reef Adventures
Finz Dive Center
Captain Hook
Tilden's Scuba Center
Hall's Diving Center & Career Institute
Reviews for Looe Key
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)
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)
Plan & book
Ways to dive Florida Keys, from day trips to liveaboards.
Day trips & courses
via GetYourGuideGuided dives, courses and snorkel trips with instant booking.
Find dive trips in Florida KeysPlaces to stay
via Booking.comHotels and dive resorts near Florida Keys.
Search stays in Florida KeysDive insurance
Most travel insurance excludes or limits scuba. Check what you need before you go.
Dive insurance explainedPartner links: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Where to Stay near Looe Key
Prices from Booking.com. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
