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Western Dry Rocks

Reef · Key West

24° 26.680' N 81° 55.632' W

Open Water Open Water Max 25 ft Avg 12 ft Permanent Mooring Balls Today AMPoor

Details

Open Water
Minimum recommended certification
Max depth
25 ft
Average depth
12 ft
Access
Permanent Mooring Balls
Sea state today
AMPoor PMPoor

Where it is

24° 26.680' N 81° 55.632' W

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Gas prices
Aluminum 80 $10
Steel HP 100 $10
Steel LP 85 $10

Site description

Western Dry Rocks is a popular dive site located about six miles south of Key West, within the Sanctuary Preservation Area (SPA). This site is known for its diverse underwater landscape, offering a mix of shallow and deep areas, with depths ranging from zero to 120 feet. The site features a variety of coral formations, including spur and groove formations, as well as numerous cracks, crevices, caves, ledges, and cliffs. Divers at Western Dry Rocks can expect to encounter a rich array of marine life, including tropical fish, game fish, and colorful coral. The site is less crowded compared to some other popular Key West dive sites, providing a more relaxed and enjoyable diving experience. Visibility at Western Dry Rocks can vary, but it is generally good, allowing divers to fully appreciate the vibrant underwater scenery. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver, Western Dry Rocks offers a rewarding and visually stunning underwater adventure. The site's varied depths and diverse marine life make it an excellent choice for both diving and snorkeling enthusiasts.

Route & typical conditions

Route

There are 7 mooring balls in this site. Typical coral canyon formations dominate the landscape of this site. Most mooring balls are located in the southern end of the reef which is the deeper part. Divers should follow the sandy paths created by the canyons swimming back and forth south to north and moving east or west at the end of each path.

Typical conditions

Visibility is always close to perfect in this site and currents tend to be very mild or nothing at all.

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