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Carysfort Reef

BAD

Upper KeysBoat

About This Site

A historic reef in Key Largo with shallow corals and the H.M.S. Winchester wreck from 1695.

Difficulty

Beginner

Max Depth

40 ft

Type

Boat

Typical Visibility

60 ft

Conditions Summary

Best time today

8 PM - 9 PM

POOR

Best day in forecast

Saturday

POOR

2025-04-26

Community-reported visibility

n/a

Warnings

Strong winds expected today

Nearby Dive Sites

Carysfort Reef Christ of the Abyss Spiegel Grove Molasses Reef Alligator Reef

Dive Conditions Forecast

12:00 am

Bad

(2/10 Points)

Entry & Exit

BAD

Surge

POOR

Impact on Viz

Impact on Visibility

BAD

Wave Data

12:00 am

4.0

Rating:

BAD

Period:5s

Direction:ENE (77°)

Wind Data

12:00 am

22.0

mph

Rating:

GREAT

Direction:E (81°)

Primary Swell Data

12:00 am

0.3

Rating:

GOOD

Period:3s

Direction:ESE (120°)

Secondary Swell Data

12:00 am

0.2

Period:5s

Direction:NE (50°)

Tide Information

12:00 am

0.0

Rating:

BAD

Type:RISING

High Tide

0.5 ft

4:55 am

Low Tide

0.1 ft

10:31 am

High Tide

0.6 ft

4:55 pm

Low Tide

0.0 ft

11:13 pm

Dive Site Guide for Carysfort Reef

Entry & Exit

Boat entry with ladder assistance.

Access

Boat access via local operators.

What You'll See

Elkhorn coral, tropical fish, and lobsters.

Underwater Topology

Shallow reef with wreck debris and sandy bottom.

Parking

At Key Largo marinas or Pennekamp Park.

Facilities

Marina or park amenities.

Crowd Factor

Moderate; popular with history buffs.

Look Out For

Shallow and calm; watch for boat traffic.

How to Find It

Depart from MM 102 marinas in Key Largo.

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