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West Palm Beach
Shore-close drift diving.
5.0Salty Reef rating
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Best time
Year-round
Water temp
75–84°F
Visibility
60–100 ft
Skill level
All levels
Flight time (US)
Direct
Great for
Drift · Wrecks
Why visit
Same Gulf Stream drifts as Palm Beach with easy boat access and a full wreck trek offshore.
West Palm Beach shares the Palm Beach reef system with a rich collection of wrecks including the Mizpah Corridor.
Best dive sites
- Mizpah
- Amaryllis
- Trench
- Blue Heron Bridge
Best snorkeling spots
- Peanut Island
What you may see underwater
Sea TurtlesReef SharksEagle RaysGoliath GrouperSchools of FishCoral Reefs
Interesting fact
The Corridor of Wrecks off West Palm — the Mizpah, Amaryllis, and PC-1170 — sit within a single drift dive of each other, all covered in soft coral and reef fish.
Who this destination is best for
- All divers
Frequently asked questions
- Wrecks or reef?
- Both — a two-tank charter typically pairs a wreck with a reef drift.
- When for best conditions?
- May–September for warm water; winter for lemon sharks and clearer viz.
- Is it beginner-friendly?
- The reefs are, but drift + current means Advanced Open Water is recommended.
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