

Best for beginner divers, 12-120m, shore & boat entry, moderate current.
Pompano Beach offers a diverse underwater environment featuring natural reefs, artificial reefs, and wrecks. Located 350 metres from the shore in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, the site provides depths ranging from 12 to 120 metres, with an average of 45 metres. Divers can expect moderate currents and visibility between 9 and 30 metres. Entry is possible from both shore and boat. Due to active boat traffic, the use of a surface marker buoy is essential during all ascents. The site is suitable for beginners on shallower sections, while deeper areas require advanced certification. Facilities include parking, toilets, showers, rinse stations, air fills, and boat charters.
26.23040, -80.08370
Boat traffic is active along this stretch, so tow a surface marker buoy on every ascent. The site dives year-round, but check current conditions before entry as drift can strengthen quickly, and this is rated for open water divers only on the shallower sections.
Many reefs and wrecks are accessible via boat charters leaving from local marinas.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-120m
Visibility
9-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
20-26°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Yes, the shallower reef structures are suitable for beginners, though deeper sections require advanced certification.
Depths at this site range from 12 to 120 metres, with an average depth of 45 metres.
Entry is possible from both the shore and by boat.
Hazards include boat traffic, strong currents, and the presence of sharks. Divers should maintain awareness of boats when surfacing and manage buoyancy to account for moderate currents.
Yes, night diving is permitted at this site.
Diving at Pompano Beach in Pompano Beach requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Pompano Beach in Pompano Beach. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 26°C.
Expect moderate currents at Pompano Beach in Pompano Beach. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Pompano Beach in Pompano Beach typically ranges from 9 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.