

Best for beginner divers, 4-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Look Before You Leap is a reef site located at Alligator Reef near Islamorada. This site is suitable for beginners and offers depths ranging from 4 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Access is by boat only, as the site is situated 5000 metres from the shore. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility that varies between 5 and 25 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 23C in January to 30C in July and August. Typical dives at this location last approximately 45 minutes. Divers should be aware of sharp coral present in the area.
24.77100, -80.91200
The pre-dawn trip is one of the best times to find lobsters crawling in plain sight.
Accessible by boat from Marathon.
Recorded at this site
Depth
4-15m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, this site is suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 4 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a boat dive, as the site is located 5000 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 23C in January to 30C during the peak months of July and August.
Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp coral found at the site.
Diving at Look Before You Leap in Marathon requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Look Before You Leap in Marathon. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Look Before You Leap in Marathon are May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.