

Best for beginner divers, 3-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Middle Sambo Reef is a marine reef site located 6436 metres from shore, requiring boat access. The site features a structure of hard and soft corals at depths ranging from 3 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 11 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, and mild currents make it suitable for beginners. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, between 25 and 32 degrees Celsius. Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, great barracuda, Atlantic tarpon, and various angelfish. Snorkellers should remain vigilant for boat traffic and avoid contact with the sharp coral structure to prevent damage to the reef.
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Reach the site by boat and watch for passing vessel traffic throughout your snorkel, staying close to your dive flag. Keep clear of the coral when floating above the reef, as the structure is sharp and easily damaged by accidental contact.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
3-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-32°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
180 min
Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, great barracuda, Atlantic tarpon, French angelfish, queen angelfish, and Caribbean spiny lobster.
Yes, the site features mild currents and depths ranging from 3 to 15 metres, making it suitable for beginner snorkellers.
The depth at Middle Sambo Reef ranges from 3 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 11 metres.
This is a boat-access site located over 6 kilometres from shore; a boat is required to reach the reef.
Yes, Middle Sambo Reef is a designated snorkel site.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Middle Sambo Reef in Key West. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 32°C.
Middle Sambo Reef in Key West typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Middle Sambo Reef in Key West typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.