Sombrero Beach
Protected Area
Sombrero Key Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Sombrero Beach offers some of Florida Keys's richest diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Sombrero Beach is more of a shore entry for casual exploration than a dedicated dive site, really. We’ve found scattered patch reefs out from the beach, holding small schools of grunt and snapper. Visibility can drop after rain, but on a good day, it's a decent spot for snorkelers or new divers getting comfortable in shallow water. You won't find anything dramatic here, but it's a pleasant way to spend an afternoon if you're in the area.
Nearest Dive Centres to Sombrero Beach
Dive shops near Sombrero Beach
Tilden's Scuba Center
Hall's Diving Center & Career Institute
Captain Hook's Marina & Dive Center
Abyss Dive Center
Better Than Most SCUBA
Captain Hook’s Looe Key Reef Adventures
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sombrero Beach
Sombrero Beach Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sombrero Beach, 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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