

Best for beginner divers, 7-10m, boat entry, mild current.
Hamm is a shallow reef site located at Hen and Chickens Reef, Islamorada. With depths ranging from 7 to 10 metres, it is well-suited for beginner divers. Access is by boat only, and the site features mild currents and visibility between 5 and 12 metres. Divers should maintain neutral buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks present throughout the reef. The site supports night diving, which provides opportunities to observe lobsters and crabs that emerge after dark. Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, green sea turtles, various angelfish, wrasses, and blue tangs. Ensure all air fills and equipment are prepared before departure as no facilities are confirmed on-site.
24.89240, -80.55940
Night dives here reward patience, as lobsters and crabs emerge well after dark and are far easier to spot than during the day. Facilities are not confirmed at this site, so sort your air fills and equipment before leaving the dock.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
7-10m
Visibility
5-12m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, green sea turtles, queen angelfish, rock beauty, French angelfish, green moray, wrasses, blue tangs, hogfish, and purple sea fans.
Yes, the shallow depth of 7 to 10 metres and mild currents make this site appropriate for beginner divers.
The reef depth ranges from 7 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 9 metres.
Hamm is a boat-only site; you must arrange for boat transport to reach the reef.
While the site is primarily used for diving, its shallow depth makes it potentially accessible for snorkelling, provided boat transport is arranged.
Water temperatures range from 24C in January and February to 30C in August.
Diving at Hamm in Islamorada requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Hamm in Islamorada. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 30°C.