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Blue Heron Bridge
The world's best shore dive for macro.
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Best time
Year-round
Water temp
75–85°F
Visibility
20–40 ft
Skill level
All levels
Flight time (US)
Direct
Great for
Macro · Shore diving
Why visit
A 15-foot lagoon that hides frogfish, seahorses, octopus, batfish and just about every weird thing you dream about.
Blue Heron Bridge in Riviera Beach is a legendary shore dive timed to slack high tide. Shallow, warm and stacked with rare macro.
Best dive sites
- Blue Heron Bridge
- Phil Foster Park Snorkel Trail
Best snorkeling spots
- Phil Foster Park Trail
What you may see underwater
FrogfishSeahorsesOctopusBatfishFlying GurnardsMacroNudibranchs
Interesting fact
Blue Heron Bridge is a shore dive under a highway — max depth 20 ft — that consistently ranks among the top macro dive sites in North America.
Who this destination is best for
- Photographers
- Macro lovers
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a boat?
- No. It's a shore dive from Phil Foster Park. You must dive it around high slack tide for visibility.
- What will I see?
- Frogfish, seahorses, octopus, batfish, stargazers, flying gurnards — a macro photographer's dream in warm, shallow water.
- Is it beginner-friendly?
- Very — but check tide charts. Slack tide is a ~90-minute window.
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