The Cable
Protected Area
Bay Keys Wildlife Management Area
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - The Cable offers some of Florida Keys's richest diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Cable is a relatively shallow dive, topping out at 13 meters, making it a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed bottom time. You’ll find a sandy bottom with scattered patch reefs here, usually holding snapper, grunts, and the occasional moray eel peeking from a crevice. It’s not a thrill-seeker's dive, but it's reliable for a calm afternoon. We often use it for skill refreshers or a slow photo dive.
Typical The Cable Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to The Cable
Dive shops near The Cable
Lost Reef Adventures
Divers Direct
Captain Hook
Finz Dive Center
Looe Key Reef Resort & Dive Center
Captain Hook’s Looe Key Reef Adventures
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Cable
The Cable Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Cable, 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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