Fingers Reef
Experience the classic Florida Keys spur and groove reef formation, characterized by large sand channels and high-profile coral fingers. This dive site, located near Windley Key in Islamorada, Monroe County, Florida, United States, offers divers the opportunity to see majestic spotted eagle rays. The visibility at this site reaches up to 13m, while the maximum depth is 16m. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, this site is suitable for all skill levels. In addition to spotted eagle rays, don't be surprised if you encounter southern stingrays gliding through the sand channels. Explore this iconic Keys reef and immerse yourself in the abundant marine life it has to offer.
Diving Conditions Score for Fingers Reef
7.4
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Fingers Reef
Depth
16m
Visibility
13m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Fingers Reef
Wave Height
0.44m
Wind Speed
21.4 m/s
Water Temp
30.7°C
Visibility
22.6km
Cloud Cover
13%
Wave Period
3.9s
Air Temperature
29.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Fingers Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Fingers Reef
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.10569908675799/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.36m, Wind 6.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.972162162162162/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Fingers Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Fingers Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Fingers 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
17:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.36m (3.65s), Wind: 6.9 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.28m, Wind: 4.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Fingers ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Fingers 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 Fingers Reef
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.8/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Fingers Reef
February
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.8
January
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for Fingers Reef
Water Temp
26.5°C / 79.7°F
September
Visibility
11.3m / 37.1ft
November
Wave Height
2.2m / 7.2ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Fingers Reef
Fingers Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.3°C) and January the coldest (18.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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). February is usually the driest month with 0.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, 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 - Jul 6, 2026
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