

Best for beginner divers, 3-9m, boat entry, mild current.
Eastern Sambo Reef is a shallow reef site featuring spur and groove coral formations. These ridges and channels provide a natural layout for navigation in depths ranging from 3 to 9 metres. With visibility typically between 25 and 30 metres and mild currents, the site is well-suited for beginner divers. Access is by boat only, as the reef is located approximately 16 kilometres from shore. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp coral and rocks, maintaining neutral buoyancy to avoid contact with the substrate. Protective footwear is recommended. As facilities are not confirmed at this location, ensure all necessary equipment is brought aboard the dive vessel.
24.52030, -81.69540
Watch where you place your hands and fins, as the coral edges and exposed rock are sharp enough to cut through a wetsuit. Facilities are not confirmed at this site, so check locally before your trip and come prepared with everything you need on the boat.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
3-9m
Visibility
25-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Mild
The provided data does not contain specific species observations for this site.
Yes, the site is considered one of the more forgiving reef dives in the Florida Keys, featuring mild currents and shallow depths.
The depth ranges from 3 to 9 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
Eastern Sambo Reef requires boat access, as it is located 16113 metres from the shore.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow depths of 3 to 9 metres may accommodate snorkelling depending on boat operator policies.
The primary hazard is sharp coral and rock. Divers should wear protective footwear and maintain neutral buoyancy to avoid contact with the substrate.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Eastern Sambo Reef in Key West. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
Eastern Sambo Reef in Key West typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Eastern Sambo Reef in Key West typically ranges from 25 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.