

Best for intermediate divers, 14-20m, boat entry, moderate current.
Lighthouse Point is a drift dive site located 800 metres offshore from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The reef features depths ranging from 14 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 17 metres. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents, which can occasionally become strong. Access to this site requires a boat. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Great Barracuda, Queen Angelfish, Spotted Scorpionfish, Nurse Shark, Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish, Gray Angelfish, Honeycomb Cowfish, Redband Parrotfish, wrasses, Atlantic Spadefish, Hogfish, Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer, and Round Stingray. Typical dive times at this location are approximately 50 minutes.
26.27560, -80.08730
For a north current start out approximately 1/3 of the way up the reef and for a south current start at the north hook and drift along the main ledge.
Boat access from Pompano Beach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
14-20m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-28°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug
Species recorded around this area include French Angelfish, Great Barracuda, Nurse Sharks, various parrotfish, wrasses, and stingrays.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the drift diving conditions and potential for strong currents.
The site ranges from 14 to 20 metres deep, with an average depth of 17 metres.
Lighthouse Point is a boat dive located 800 metres from the shore.
The site experiences moderate currents that can become strong, with visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres.
Diving at Lighthouse Point in Pompano Beach requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Lighthouse Point in Pompano Beach. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Lighthouse Point in Pompano Beach are June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.