Hector Reef
Protected Area
North Santee Bar
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, seahorses, sea turtles and mantis shrimp - Hector Reef offers some of Florida Springs's richest reef diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.
Hector Reef, out in the Florida Keys, is a decent coral dive. You’ll find healthy hard coral formations and a good number of reef fish - parrotfish, grunts, and snapper are pretty common. It’s a solid choice for a multi-tank day when you’re looking for a relaxed, straightforward dive with average visibility. We’d suggest it for divers who enjoy simply cruising a reef without needing big pelagics or dramatic topography.
Typical Hector 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Hector Reef
Hector Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Hector Reef, 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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