Florida Keys, United States
    Biscayne National Park

    Triumph Reef

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Protected Area

    Biscayne National Park

    Why dive here

    With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Triumph 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
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Triumph Reef, for us, is one of those spots you head to when you want a solid, reliable Keys dive without the crowds of some of the more famous wrecks. It’s got a good buzz, not too deep, so you get plenty of bottom time, and the light always seems to hit it just right, bringing out the colours in the coral heads. We love drifting over the sunray lettuce coral, watching the fringed filefish pick their way through, almost invisible until you really focus. Visibility here is usually pretty dependable, especially in the mornings before the wind picks up. Look for the dusky flounder trying to blend into the sand patches, and if you’re patient, you might spot an orange filefish doing its slow, deliberate dance. Our favourite moment is always finding the clown gobies perched precariously on a coral branch – they’re tiny but full of character. It's a site that rewards a slow, observant dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to soak it all in.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Triumph Reef

    Triumph Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Triumph 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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