

Best for beginner divers, 7-24m, shore entry, moderate current.
Saint Andrews Jetties is an artificial reef site in Panama City Beach, United States, offering shore access for both divers and snorkellers. The site features depths ranging from 7 to 24 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Conditions vary, with visibility typically between 4 and 9 metres and moderate currents. Divers should be aware of hazards including boat traffic, rip currents, jellyfish, and sharks. Species recorded around this area include sargassumfish, shortnose batfish, spotted scorpionfish, great barracuda, toadfish, Atlantic spadefish, pufferfish, arrow crab, wrasses, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, spotfin butterflyfish, drum, croaker, Caribbean spiny lobster, and blue tang. Facilities available include parking, toilets, showers, rinse stations, air fills, equipment rental, and boat charters.
30.15880, -85.66020
Wear water shoes to protect your feet from rocks and shells when entering the water.
Easily accessible from the park entrance by following directional signs. Parking is available nearby.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-24m
Visibility
4-9m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
17-27°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov
Species recorded around this area include sargassumfish, shortnose batfish, spotted scorpionfish, great barracuda, toadfish, Atlantic spadefish, pufferfish, arrow crab, wrasses, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, spotfin butterflyfish, drum, croaker, Caribbean spiny lobster, and blue tang.
Yes, Saint Andrews Jetties is suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 7 to 24 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a shore access site, though boat charters are also available in the area.
Yes, Saint Andrews Jetties is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Divers and snorkellers should be aware of boat traffic, jellyfish, rip currents, sharks, and strong currents.
Diving at Saint Andrews Jetties in Panama City Beach requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Saint Andrews Jetties in Panama City Beach. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Saint Andrews Jetties in Panama City Beach. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Saint Andrews Jetties in Panama City Beach are March, April, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Saint Andrews Jetties in Panama City Beach. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Saint Andrews Jetties in Panama City Beach typically ranges from 4 metres to 9 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.