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South Florida
Florida, United States3 dive sites
About This Area
South Florida shines with vibrant Atlantic reefs and urban dive sites from Palm Beach to Miami. Known for warm waters, colorful marine life, and artificial reefs like the Neptune Memorial Reef, it's a hotspot for divers of all levels.
Features
- •Spur-and-groove reefs with tropical fish
- •Artificial reefs and wrecks near shore
- •Goliath grouper and sea turtle sightings
- •Shallow sites perfect for snorkeling and diving
- •Drift diving along the Gulf Stream
- •Visibility 50-100 feet, best in summer
Diving Tips
- •Water temps 76-86°F year-round
- •Boat dives common; some shore access
- •Summer for calmest seas; winter can be choppy
- •Rash guard sufficient; 3mm wetsuit in winter
- •Monitor currents, especially for drift dives
- •Hurricane season (June-Nov) may disrupt plans
