Western Sambo Reef
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 - Western Sambo Reef offers some of Florida Keys's richest reef diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Western Sambo Reef is a good entry point for newer divers exploring the Florida Keys, with its consistently shallow depth of just 9 metres. We typically find the currents mild here, which makes for a relaxed dive. Look for the gentle undulations of the patch reef, home to plenty of angelfish and parrotfish picking their way across the corals. It's a comfortable spot to get your fins wet and enjoy a cruisy dive without having to think too much about tricky conditions.
Typical Western Sambo Reef 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
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Looe Key Reef Resort & Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Western Sambo Reef
Western Sambo Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Western Sambo Reef, 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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