Fort Pickens Jetties Suggest edit

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

12Max dive depth

12.0 mSite max depth

5.0–15.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

MildSurge

40 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

15.0–20.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Fort Pickens Jetties is a popular dive site located in the Gulf of Mexico, known for its diverse marine life and unique underwater structures. The site features a series of jetties that provide habitat for various fish species and other marine organisms.

Divers can explore the jetties and surrounding areas, encountering schools of fish, crustaceans, and possibly larger species such as rays and sharks. The site is suitable for divers of varying skill levels, with opportunities for both shallow and deeper dives.

Conditions

Visibility: 5.0–15.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 15.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rock artificial reef Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for capturing marine life and the jetties.

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