Rocky Top
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 - Rocky Top offers some of Florida Keys's richest diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Rocky Top is a shallow, rocky patch reef in the Florida Keys, sitting at a consistent 9 meters. It’s a good spot for new divers or those looking for a relaxed, easy dive. Expect to see various small reef fish darting among the coral formations. The short depth makes for long bottom times and plenty of sunlight penetration, which always makes things feel brighter.
Typical Rocky Top 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rocky Top
Rocky Top Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rocky Top, 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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