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    Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary dive site
    reef
    9m
    Beginner
    Florida Keys, United States
    Looe Key Existing Management Area

    Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Protected Area

    Looe Key Existing Management Area

    Why dive here

    With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary 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 9m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Looe Key is a great spot if you’re looking for a relaxed, shallow dive in the Florida Keys. The reef sits at a comfortable 9 metres, making it perfect for beginners or anyone who just wants to take it easy and soak up the sun. We’ve had some lovely drift dives here, spotting barracuda hanging out in the current and often coming across parrotfish munching on the corals. It’s a cheerful, accessible reef, and an easy day trip from Key West.

    Typical Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m9m 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.

    Today06:2218:0511h 43m daylightGolden hour 17:34

    Nearest Dive Centres to Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary

    Dive shops near Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary

    Looe Key Reef Resort & Dive Center

    12km away
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    Captain Hook’s Looe Key Reef Adventures

    14km away
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    Finz Dive Center

    33km away

    Tilden's Scuba Center

    37km away

    Captain Hook

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    Hall's Diving Center & Career Institute

    37km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary

    Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary, 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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