Are there any coral reefs in West Palm Beach?

The waters off of West Palm Beach are full of coral reefs, offering many unique underwater habitats for snorkelers to explore. Just offshore from the Breaker’s Hotel and continuing south, snorkelers can enjoy the spectacular coral reef system varying between depths of 42 and 60 feet.

How deep is Breakers reef?

42 to 60-feet
Breaker’s Reef This spectacular coral reef ecosystem offers divers miles of continuous ledges, undercuts, crevices, and patch reefs to explore at depths ranging from 42 to 60-feet.

Where is Breakers reef?

Palm Beach County
Breakers Reef is one of the most popular reef dives in Palm Beach County. It’s a reef line running North to South in 50-65 ft of water and is a favorite for Open Water certified divers because it’s a great drift dive experience.

Is West Palm Beach good for snorkeling?

The clear warm waters of the Palm Beaches offer some of the best year-round snorkeling found anywhere. If you’ve never snorkeled before try our Catamaran Snorkel Trip and experience the serene underwater life along with one of our trained guides.

Do you need a dive flag for Blue Heron Bridge?

Scuba divers are required to, and should always, use dive flags, otherwise there is a chance of being injured or fined. A boat channel runs about 30 meters/100 feet parallel to the shore and under the center of the bridge. Use caution and stay clear of this area.

Where is the most coral reefs in Florida?

Roughly two-thirds of Florida’s Coral Reef lies within Biscayne National Park and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, a marine protected area that surrounds the Florida Keys island chain.

Where is the safest snorkeling in Florida?

Ginnie Springs, HIgh Springs.

What is the water temperature at Blue Heron Bridge?

79-81 degrees F.
The visibility was 25′-35′ in areas and deteriorated to about 15′ at the conclusion of our dive (3 hrs and 55 min). The water temp ranged from 79-81 degrees F.

Can you dive Blue Heron Bridge at low tide?

DIVING THE BLUE HERON BRIDGE Because of its location so close to the Lake Worth inlet, tidal flow can quite strong at any time other than slack tide around the bridges. Low slack tide has dirty water from the inlet so visibility will be at its worst.

Is Ocean Reef Park free?

This is a wonderful, free beach with plenty of parking, restrooms, showers and easy to walk path all the way to the sand.

Which side of Florida has better snorkeling?

Most of the best snorkeling in Florida can be found in the Florida Keys, but there are notable exceptions on the East Coast. You can even snorkel in Florida’s natural springs that are further north, as their waters are 72 degrees all year.