Cosgrove Shoal
Reef · Key West
24° 27.454' N 82° 11.136' W
Open Water Max 51 ft Avg 18 ft Permanent Mooring Balls
Today AMPoor
Details
Open Water
Minimum recommended certification
- Max depth
- 51 ft
- Average depth
- 18 ft
- Access
- Permanent Mooring Balls
- Sea state today
- AMPoor PMPoor
Where it is
24° 27.454' N 82° 11.136' W
Next boats to this site 0
No confirmed trips to this site are listed yet.
Best Gas
Gas prices
| Diluent tank | $35.50 |
| O2 tank | $10.00 |
atm
atm
Gas prices
| Aluminum 80 | $10 |
| Steel HP 100 | $10 |
| Steel LP 85 | $10 |
NDL at is
24 hr min surface interval
Always use a dive computer
Site description
Cosgrove Shoal is a well-known dive site located about 25 miles west of Key West, near the Marquesas Keys. This site is marked by the Cosgrove Shoal lighthouse, a 49-foot tall marker that guides divers to the area. The shoal itself is a popular destination for divers due to its vibrant marine life and interesting underwater topography.
Divers at Cosgrove Shoal can explore a variety of coral formations, sandy patches, and rocky outcrops. The site is home to a diverse array of marine life, including tropical fish, sea turtles, and other sea creatures. Visibility at Cosgrove Shoal can vary, but it is generally good, allowing divers to fully appreciate the underwater scenery.
Whether you're an experienced diver or a beginner, Cosgrove Shoal offers a rewarding and visually stunning underwater adventure. The site's rich marine ecosystem and unique underwater features make it an excellent choice for both diving and snorkeling enthusiasts.
Route & typical conditions
Route
There is no mooring balls in this site. This site is very rarely visited by any local dive operator given its distance to Key West (more than 25 miles).
Typical conditions
Conditions tend to be good in this site (visibility ranging from 60 to 100 feet) but currents are pretty much a guess: they can be mild some days but also moderate.
Divers' uploaded pictures
No diver pictures yet.
