Sand Key Lighthouse
Protected Area
Eastern Dry 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 - Sand Key Lighthouse offers some of Florida Keys's richest diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Sand Key Lighthouse is one of those easy Keys dives, just off Key West. The reef here is mostly sandy, a good spot for finding critters like southern stingrays half-buried in the substrate or a queen conch slowly making its way across the bottom. At just 10 meters, it’s a nice shallow profile, perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a relaxed second dive. We’ve found the visibility can be a bit variable depending on the season and recent weather, but on a good day, it’s a pleasant drift around the old lighthouse structure. Keep an eye out for nurse sharks tucked under the coral heads that dot the sandy stretches.
Typical Sand Key Lighthouse 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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Finz Dive Center
Looe Key Reef Resort & Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sand Key Lighthouse
Sand Key Lighthouse Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sand Key Lighthouse, 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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