Snapper Ledge Reef
Protected Area
Molasses Reef Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Snapper Ledge Reef offers some of Florida Keys's richest reef diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Snapper Ledge offers a gentle dive, topping out at 10 meters, making it ideal for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed snorkel. We’ve found plenty of small reef fish here – angelfish, parrotfish, and of course, snapper, milling about the low coral formations. Visibility is usually pretty good, making it an easy spot to take photos without much effort. It's a comfortable introduction to the Keys' reef environment.
Typical Snapper Ledge Reef 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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Rainbow Reef Dive Center (Boat Docks)
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Sundiver Boat Dock
Rainbow Reef Dive Center (Boat Docks)
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Snapper Ledge Reef
Snapper Ledge Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Snapper Ledge 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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