Emerald Reef

Florida Keys, Key Biscayne, Florida, United Statesreef15 m maxbeginner

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Conditions & tides

Emerald ReefKey Biscayne · 15 m

Good · 5/5

conditions visualisation

Good5/5

Calm and diveable right now — best window today 7 AM–5 PM.

Wind5 kn E

Current~0.7 kn N · model

Swell

0.2 m · 5s · ENE

Water

31 °C

Conditions through the day

6 AM6 PM

Calmest current near slack — 12:00 AM & 12:15 PM local

Sunrise 06:09 AM · Sunset 06:15 PM local

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Tide · local

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On-face swell 0.2 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

Scored by DiveConnect's site-physics model

Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

Emerald Reef sits off Key Biscayne at the northern end of the Florida Keys reef tract, near Biscayne National Park and Cape Florida. This stretch of the Atlantic side of the Keys is characterized by shallow patch reefs and hard bottom areas typically reached by short boat trips from Key Biscayne or Miami. The site reaches a maximum depth of about 15.2 metres and is rated a beginner dive, making it accessible for those looking for an easy outing close to shore.

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