Kiawah Reef - Automobiles
Protected Area
Bird Key Stono Heritage Preserve
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, seahorses, sea turtles and mantis shrimp - Kiawah Reef - Automobiles offers some of Florida Springs's richest reef diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.
Kiawah Reef, often called Automobiles, is a unique artificial reef off Florida's coast. Divers here explore various vehicle wrecks, creating an interesting structure for marine growth. We’ve seen plenty of reef fish sheltering among the old chassis, and it's a good spot for photography if you like something a bit different from natural reefs. It suits divers looking for a straightforward wreck dive that isn't too challenging.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kiawah Reef - Automobiles
Kiawah Reef - Automobiles Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kiawah Reef - Automobiles, 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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