Betsy Ross Reef - Bridge 1
Protected Area
Bay Point Shoal
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, seahorses, sea turtles and mantis shrimp - Betsy Ross Reef - Bridge 1 offers some of Florida Springs's richest reef diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.
Bridge 1, part of the Betsy Ross Reef system, offers a gentle introduction to coral diving in the Florida Keys. The reef here is fairly shallow and generally protected, making it a good spot for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed multi-level profile. You'll find a decent scattering of hard and soft corals, with the usual reef fish patrolling. It's not a site that will blow your mind, but it’s a solid, easy dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Betsy Ross Reef - Bridge 1
Betsy Ross Reef - Bridge 1 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Betsy Ross Reef - Bridge 1, sourced from Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
78°F · Range: 19.7–27.7°C
Air Temperature
22°C
72°F
Current Speed
2 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Salinity
32.94 PSU
Wind Speed
4.3 m/s
8.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.6 hPa
Based on 1 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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