

Best for beginner divers, 10-20m, shore entry, mild current.
Worth Avenue Pier Debris is an artificial reef located 91 metres off Palm Beach Island. The site consists of the remains of an old pier structure, which now serves as a habitat for marine life. Divers typically encounter depths between 10 and 20 metres, with visibility ranging from 18 to 30 metres. Conditions are generally manageable due to mild currents, making the site suitable for beginners. Shore entry requires caution, as divers must navigate potential surf and rip currents. Facilities including parking and showers are available on site. Species recorded around this area include frogfish, spotted scorpionfish, great barracuda, spotted moray, queen angelfish, French angelfish, green moray, shortnose batfish, Atlantic longarm octopus, nurse shark, Indian lionfish, gray angelfish, gurnard, and arrow crab.
26.70068, -80.03050
Enter the water in front of the Worth Avenue clock tower and swim east to locate the debris field.
Shore dive accessible from the beach; the debris field begins approximately 100 yards offshore, directly in line with the Worth Avenue clock tower.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-20m
Visibility
18-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
25-28°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include frogfish, spotted scorpionfish, great barracuda, spotted moray, queen angelfish, French angelfish, green moray, shortnose batfish, Atlantic longarm octopus, nurse shark, Indian lionfish, gray angelfish, gurnard, and arrow crab.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should be comfortable with shore entries involving surf and potential rip currents.
The depth at Worth Avenue Pier Debris ranges from 10 to 20 metres.
This is a shore dive located 91 metres from the beach.
While the site is primarily used for diving, snorkelling is possible depending on surface conditions and surf height.
Hazards include rip currents, heavy surf, jellyfish, and sharks. Always check surf conditions before entering the water.
Diving at Worth Avenue Pier Debris in Palm Beach requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Worth Avenue Pier Debris in Palm Beach. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 28°C.
Worth Avenue Pier Debris in Palm Beach typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Worth Avenue Pier Debris in Palm Beach typically ranges from 18 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.