Pirates Hide Out
Protected Area
Marquesas Keys Wildlife Management Area
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Pirates Hide Out offers some of Florida Keys's richest diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Pirates Hide Out, in the Florida Keys, generally offers a relaxed drift. We often see barracuda here, sometimes eagle rays gliding past. It's a solid choice for an easy second dive or for divers looking for a less demanding experience. Visibility can vary, but it's usually decent enough to enjoy the reef's contours.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Pirates Hide Out
Pirates Hide Out Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Pirates Hide Out, 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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