Park Headquarters reef
Protected Area
Dry Tortugas National Park
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Park Headquarters reef offers some of Florida Keys's richest reef diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
We’ve always found Park Headquarters reef to be a decent drift dive when the current picks up. It’s mostly spur-and-groove formations, a typical Keys reef, with plenty of small gorgonians and hard corals. Look for grunt and snapper tucked under the ledges, and parrotfish munching away on the coral. It’s a good, easy dive for shaking off the rust or just enjoying a relaxed afternoon.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Park Headquarters reef
Park Headquarters reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Park Headquarters reef, 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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