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    Sombrero Reef dive site
    reef
    9m
    Beginner
    Florida Keys, United States
    Sombrero Key Sanctuary Preserva Sanctuary

    Sombrero Reef

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    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 Reef offers some of Florida Keys's richest reef diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeApr–Jun
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBull Sharks, Dolphins, Hammerhead Sharks, Seahorses and Sea Turtles · 87+ species recorded
    Water19-32°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterReef dive · max 9m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Sombrero Reef is a solid beginner-friendly spot in the Keys, sitting around 9 metres. You'll find a nice mix of reef fish here. The main draw is the iconic Sombrero Lighthouse, which creates some interesting shadows and a good photo backdrop. It's a relaxed dive, perfect for getting comfortable in the water or a multi-tank day.

    Typical Sombrero Reef Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m9m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:2118:0411h 43m daylightGolden hour 17:33

    Nearest Dive Centres to Sombrero Reef

    Dive shops near Sombrero Reef

    Tilden's Scuba Center

    9km away

    Hall's Diving Center & Career Institute

    9km away
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    Captain Hook's Marina & Dive Center

    14km away
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    Abyss Dive Center

    15km away

    Captain Hook’s Looe Key Reef Adventures

    24km away
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    Better Than Most SCUBA

    27km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sombrero Reef

    Sombrero Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Sombrero Reef, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 8725520 - Fort Myers, FL (28km away)

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    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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