Breakers Reef
Welcome to one of the most popular dive sites in Palm Beach County. Located in front of the renowned Breakers Hotel, this dive site is famous for its underwater remains of an old pier. With depths ranging from just a few feet to 18 feet, this spot is perfect for both divers and snorkelers.
Prepare to encounter a diverse array of marine life, including Octopus, Southern Stingrays, Spotted Eels, Sergeant Majors, Stonefish, Porcupine Fish, Grunts, Porkfish, Tarpon, and Juvenile French Angel Fish.
Please note that there is a northward longshore current in the area, so we recommend entering the water from the beach slightly south of the reef's location.
With excellent visibility reaching up to 15 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this dive site is ideal for beginners. Located in Palm Beach County, Florida, within the United States, it offers a convenient and accessible diving experience for individuals of all skill levels.
Prepare to encounter a diverse array of marine life, including Octopus, Southern Stingrays, Spotted Eels, Sergeant Majors, Stonefish, Porcupine Fish, Grunts, Porkfish, Tarpon, and Juvenile French Angel Fish.
Please note that there is a northward longshore current in the area, so we recommend entering the water from the beach slightly south of the reef's location.
With excellent visibility reaching up to 15 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this dive site is ideal for beginners. Located in Palm Beach County, Florida, within the United States, it offers a convenient and accessible diving experience for individuals of all skill levels.
Diving Conditions Score for Breakers Reef
7.8
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Breakers Reef
Depth
19m
Visibility
15m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Breakers Reef
Wave Height
0.22m
Wind Speed
20.3 m/s
Water Temp
29.8°C
Visibility
25.4km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
7.25s
Air Temperature
29.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Breakers Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Breakers Reef
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 8.287373737373738/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 5.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.069573224043715/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Breakers Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Breakers Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Breakers Reef are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
12:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.26m (6.6s), Wind: 5.3 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.32m, Wind: 2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Breakers ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Breakers Reef
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Breakers Reef
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Breakers Reef
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Breakers Reef
Water Temp
22.7°C / 72.9°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Breakers Reef
Breakers Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.7°C) and December the coldest (18.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 14, 2026
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