Tigertail Lake
Protected Area
Haulover
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Tigertail Lake offers some of Florida Keys's richest diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Tigertail Lake is a good spot for a laid-back dive, especially if you’re new to the whole breathing-underwater thing or just want to knock the rust off your skills. It's a relatively shallow plunge, topping out at about nine meters, which means plenty of bottom time and no real deco worries. We’ve found the real draw here is the chance to get comfortable in the water, practice buoyancy, or work on navigation without strong currents or deep drop-offs to contend with. You won’t find coral reefs, but there’s a surprising amount of small stuff to observe if you slow down and look closely. It’s perfect for a relaxed afternoon.
Typical Tigertail Lake 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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Coral Diving Club
Delta’s Splash Dive Charter
Underseas Sports
Squalo Divers
The Scuba Store
Neritic Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tigertail Lake
Tigertail Lake Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tigertail Lake, 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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