

Best for intermediate divers, 12-21m, boat entry, mild current.
Flower Gardens is a drift dive site located 2414 metres off the coast of Palm Beach Island. This reef site features depths ranging from 12 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 17 metres. Divers should expect mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. A thermocline is often present, causing a significant temperature drop in the final 6 metres of depth. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for intermediate divers. Hazards include jellyfish, sharks, and sharp coral. Species recorded around this area include frogfish, French angelfish, spotted moray, great barracuda, spotted scorpionfish, queen angelfish, nurse shark, shortnose batfish, green moray, Atlantic longarm octopus, Indian lionfish, boxfish, Caribbean spiny lobster, and round stingray.
26.69733, -80.01750
Using Nitrox is advised to offset nitrogen loading during deeper dives and extend bottom time safely.
The site is located 4.25 nautical miles south of the Palm Beach Inlet and is accessible only by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-21m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include frogfish, French angelfish, spotted moray, great barracuda, spotted scorpionfish, queen angelfish, nurse shark, shortnose batfish, green moray, Atlantic longarm octopus, Indian lionfish, boxfish, Caribbean spiny lobster, and round stingray.
No, Flower Gardens is rated for intermediate divers.
The depth ranges from 12 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 17 metres.
This is a boat dive located 2414 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 24C in January and February to 29C from July through September.
Diving at Flower Gardens in West Palm Beach requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Flower Gardens in West Palm Beach. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Flower Gardens in West Palm Beach. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Flower Gardens in West Palm Beach are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Flower Gardens in West Palm Beach should be aware of jellyfish, sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.