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Buoy Site

Florida, United States
AOW suggestedOffshore Gulf artificial-reef site25 m (81 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Buoy Site at a glance

Buoy Site is an intermediate boat dive site in Florida, United States with depths of up to 24.7 m (81 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Sheepshead, Gray triggerfish, and Gag grouper. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (79°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 6:00–17:00 · moderate

Forecast for this hour · 17:00 · run 6 h ago
1.5 m (4.8 ft)waves — about a meter and a half expected (waves — about five feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 26°C · seasonal avg 26°C ( · Forecast 79°F · seasonal avg 80°F)

Site hazards: Offshore Gulf artificial-reef site

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Sat
SunNo window

1.3 m waves · 24 kn wind (4.4 ft waves · 24 kn wind)

Mon6:00–17:00 moderate

1.1 m waves · 23 kn wind (3.6 ft waves · 23 kn wind)

Tue6:00–11:00 moderate, 11:00–16:00 favorable, 16:00–17:00 moderate

0.9 m waves · 20 kn wind (3.0 ft waves · 20 kn wind)

Wed6:00–7:00 favorable, 7:00–10:00 moderate, 10:00–15:00 favorable, 15:00–17:00 moderate

1.0 m waves · 17 kn wind (3.2 ft waves · 17 kn wind)

Thu6:00–17:00 favorable

0.8 m waves · 14 kn wind (2.7 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Fri6:00–17:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 18 kn wind (1.9 ft waves · 18 kn wind)

Sat6:00–17:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 11 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 5:15 · Sunrise 5:39 · Sunset 16:54 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.0 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 11:19 GMT-6

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Sheepshead, Gray triggerfish, Gag grouper
Best time: May through October offers the calmest seas and clearest water in the northern Gulf; spring water is often murky. Visibility typically 20-60 ft, best in summer.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 66% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 17°C (62°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  2. February, 76% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 18°C (65°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  3. March, 70% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (70°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  4. April, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  5. May, 96% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  6. June, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  7. July, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (88°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.5 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 91% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (89°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  9. September, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  10. October, 78% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  11. November, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (74°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  12. December, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 19°C (67°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots

July has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

Artificial reef built from 4 Large Culverts, 54"

reef

Offshore Gulf artificial-reef site — heavy boat and fishing traffic (carry SMB and signaling devices); monofilament line on structure is a common entanglement risk (cutting tool advised); currents magnified around large structures; razor-sharp barnacles and stinging hydroids on structure (gloves and full exposure protection); low-relief sites can be easy to miss and structures may shift or bury after hurricanes; strong summer thermocline can drop temperatures sharply at depth.

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