

Best for advanced divers, 120-130m, boat entry, mild current.
Timber Holes is a technical reef site located 40 kilometres offshore from Pensacola. The site is defined by its significant depth, ranging from 120 to 130 metres, which necessitates advanced technical diving skills and mandatory decompression planning. Divers must account for nitrogen narcosis and the risks associated with deep-water exposure. Access is exclusively by boat. Visibility at the site is variable, fluctuating between 5 and 30 metres, while water temperatures range from 17C in winter to 25C in summer. Due to the extreme depth and decompression requirements, this site is strictly for experienced technical divers who have prepared appropriate gas planning and dive schedules.
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The site is named for the numerous holes that puncture the surface of the limestone ledge, which scientists believe were created by ancient trees that have since rotted away.
The site is located 22 miles from Pensacola Pass and requires a boat for access.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
120-130m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-25°C
Current
Mild
No, this site is for advanced technical divers only due to the extreme depth of 120 to 130 metres and the requirement for mandatory decompression stops.
The site sits at an average depth of 125 metres, with a range between 120 and 130 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located approximately 40 kilometres from the shore.
The primary hazards include the significant depth, the risk of nitrogen narcosis, and the necessity for mandatory decompression diving.
No, snorkeling is not appropriate for this site given the extreme depth of 120 to 130 metres.
Diving at Timber Holes in Pensacola requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Timber Holes in Pensacola. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 25°C.
Timber Holes in Pensacola typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Timber Holes in Pensacola typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.