The Haystacks
Protected Area
Western Sambo Ecological Reserve
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - The Haystacks offers some of Florida Keys's richest diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Haystacks, just off the Florida Keys, is a good pick for a relaxed dive. We’re talking about a maximum depth of 10 meters here, so it's perfect for newer divers or anyone looking for a long, easy bottom time without much current to worry about. You'll find scattered coral heads rising from the sandy bottom, home to parrotfish grazing the algae and the occasional shy moray eel peeking from a crevice. It’s not a dramatic wall dive, but it’s a pleasant spot to practice buoyancy and enjoy the shallower reef life without any pressure.
Typical The Haystacks 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
Captain Hook
Lost Reef Adventures
Divers Direct
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 Haystacks
The Haystacks Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Haystacks, 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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