

Best for advanced divers, 18-29m, boat entry, mild current.
South Doubles is a boat-access reef and artificial reef located 1000 metres off Palm Beach Island. The site features a depth range of 18 to 29 metres, with an average depth of 24 metres. Divers experience mild currents, making this a suitable location for drift diving. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. Due to the depth profile, decompression risks, and potential for nitrogen narcosis, this site is reserved for advanced divers capable of managing their own bottom time and gas consumption. Surface conditions near the launch point can include rip currents and significant surf, requiring careful monitoring before entry.
26.74067, -80.01400
Plan your dive profile conservatively given the 29-metre ceiling and narcosis risk at depth. Brief with your charter on current patterns before descent, as surface conditions near entry can shift quickly.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
18-29m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site ranges from 18 to 29 metres deep, with an average depth of 24 metres.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the depth, decompression risks, and the need for independent gas and bottom time management.
South Doubles is a boat-access site located 1000 metres from shore; a boat charter is required.
Divers should be aware of decompression risks, nitrogen narcosis, and deep water. Additionally, sharks and lionfish are present, and surface conditions may include rip currents and significant surf.
Diving at South Doubles in Palm Beach requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at South Doubles in Palm Beach. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit South Doubles in Palm Beach are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
South Doubles in Palm Beach typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at South Doubles in Palm Beach typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.