Morada
Protected Area
Cheeca 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 - Morada offers some of Florida Keys's richest diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Morada is a shallow, easy dive in the Florida Keys, sitting at a consistent 9m. It's an ideal spot for beginners or those getting back in the water, offering calm conditions to practice skills. Expect to see a decent smattering of the usual reef fish and corals you find in the Upper Keys. We’d suggest it for a relaxed check-out dive.
Typical Morada Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Islamorada Dive Center
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Key Dives
Florida Keys Dive Center
Conch Republic Divers
Florida Sea Base
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Morada
Morada Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Morada, 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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