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Sand Key
About This Site
Sand Key is a protected reef system marked by a historic lighthouse located about 8 miles southwest of Key West. This diverse site offers multiple diving environments with varying depths suitable for different experience levels. The reef features healthy coral formations, abundant marine life, and excellent visibility, making it one of the most popular natural reef dives in the Key West area.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Depth
65 ft
Type
Boat
Typical Visibility
60 ft
Dive Conditions
Best time today
6 AM - 12 PM
GOOD
Best day in forecast
Wednesday
GOOD
2025-04-16
Community-reported visibility
n/a
Warnings
No warnings for today
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Dive Conditions Forecast
12:00 am
Good
(8/10 Points)
Entry & Exit
GREAT
Surge
GOOD
Impact on Viz
GOOD
Wave Data
12:00 am
0.7
ft
Rating:
GOOD
Period:4s
Direction:ESE (108°)
Wind Data
12:00 am
3.0
mph
Rating:
GREAT
Direction:NNW (329°)
Primary Swell Data
12:00 am
0.6
ft
Rating:
GOOD
Period:4s
Direction:ESE (114°)
Secondary Swell Data
12:00 am
0.3
ft
Period:2s
Direction:NNW (330°)
Tide Information
12:00 am
0.9
ft
Rating:
GREAT
Type:HIGH
High Tide
0.9 ft
12:07 am
Low Tide
0.4 ft
4:53 am
High Tide
1.7 ft
11:19 am
Low Tide
-0.1 ft
6:31 pm