Kiawah Reef - South 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 - South Buoy offers some of Florida Springs's richest reef diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.
The South Buoy at Kiawah Reef offers a look at a typical Florida coral reef. You'll find a mix of hard and soft corals, providing shelter for the usual reef fish like snapper and grouper. It’s a straightforward dive, good for a relaxed exploration, suitable for newer divers or those looking for an easy second tank. Expect moderate depths and generally calm conditions.
Typical Kiawah Reef - South Buoy 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 Kiawah Reef - South Buoy
Kiawah Reef - South Buoy Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kiawah Reef - South 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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