

Best for beginner divers, 3-21m, shore entry, mild current.
Saint Andrew's Bay features inshore artificial reefs accessible via shore entry at Saint Andrews State Park. The site offers depths ranging from 3 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers typically experience 50-minute dives in conditions with mild currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres. The area is suitable for beginners and includes facilities such as parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including entanglement, jellyfish, rip currents, sharp coral, and surf. A dive shop is available nearby for guided tours and equipment support.
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Wear water shoes to protect your feet from rocks and shells when entering the water at the jetty.
The jetty is accessible from the park entrance by following directional signs.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-21m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
17-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 3 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a shore entry dive site.
Divers should be cautious of entanglement, jellyfish, rip currents, sharp coral, and surf.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and access to a dive shop for guided tours.
Diving at Saint Andrew's Bay in Panama City Beach requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Saint Andrew's Bay in Panama City Beach. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Saint Andrew's Bay in Panama City Beach are March, April, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Saint Andrew's Bay in Panama City Beach typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Saint Andrew's Bay in Panama City Beach typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.