Kiawah Reef - North Buoy
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 - North Buoy offers some of Florida Springs's richest reef diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.
Kiawah Reef's North Buoy offers a chance to explore a modest patch of coral in the Florida Springs. We've found it's a decent spot for a relaxed drift, often seeing various smaller reef fish darting amongst the coral heads. It’s a good option for divers looking for a straightforward, uncrowded dive without chasing big pelagics. Visibility can vary, but generally, it's a pleasant enough experience for a local outing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kiawah Reef - North Buoy
Kiawah Reef - North Buoy Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kiawah Reef - North Buoy, 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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