The Horseshoe
Protected Area
Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - The Horseshoe offers some of Florida Keys's richest diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Horseshoe is a shallow, easy dive in the Florida Keys, perfect for beginners and snorkelers. Dropping to a maximum of 9 meters, it’s a calm spot to practice skills or enjoy a relaxed swim over sand and small coral patches. You’ll often find nurse sharks resting, along with schools of snapper and grunt seeking shelter in the subtle reef formations. It’s a gentle introduction to Keys diving without strong currents.
Typical The Horseshoe Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Nearest Dive Centres to The Horseshoe
Dive shops near The Horseshoe
Captain Hook’s Looe Key Reef Adventures
Looe Key Reef Resort & Dive Center
Tilden's Scuba Center
Hall's Diving Center & Career Institute
Captain Hook's Marina & Dive Center
Abyss Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Horseshoe
The Horseshoe Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Horseshoe, 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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