Whitewater Reef
Protected Area
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, seahorses, sea turtles and mantis shrimp - Whitewater Reef offers some of Florida Springs's richest reef diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.
Whitewater Reef offers a decent coral dive in Florida Springs, dropping to around 25m. We’ve found the reef structure interesting enough, with some good hard coral formations and a smattering of smaller reef fish. It’s a solid pick for divers looking for an accessible reef dive without anything too challenging.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Whitewater Reef
Whitewater Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Whitewater 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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