Molasses Reef
Divers can expect excellent visibility of up to 16 meters and a maximum depth of 11 meters, making it an ideal location for beginners and those looking for a relaxed diving experience. The shallow nature of the reef allows for prolonged exploration and enjoyment of the vibrant underwater world.
One of the highlights of diving at Molasses Reef is encountering a wide range of Caribbean reef fish species, including parrotfish, trumpetfish, filefish, squirrelfish, gruntfish, and grouperfish. Additionally, divers can keep an eye out for majestic nurse sharks, graceful rays, and graceful turtles.
Molasses Reef is conveniently located near El Radabob Key, Key Largo, in beautiful Monroe County, Florida. As part of the United States, divers can easily access this captivating dive site.
With its rich marine life, crystal-clear waters, and diverse dive sites, Molasses Reef is an unmissable destination for any diving enthusiast. Plan your dive today to immerse yourself in the wonders of this remarkable underwater paradise.
Diving Conditions Score for Molasses Reef
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Molasses Reef
Depth
11m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Molasses Reef
Wave Height
0.22m
Wind Speed
17.3 m/s
Water Temp
30.3°C
Visibility
21.7km
Cloud Cover
10%
Wave Period
3.4s
Air Temperature
29.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Molasses Reef
Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 8.401035249042145/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.22m, Wind 15.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 8.302891011235955/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Molasses 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.
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.22m (4.35s), Wind: 15.6 m/s
Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.24m (4.45s), Wind: 17.4 m/s
Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.28m, Wind: 4.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Molasses ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Molasses 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 Molasses Reef
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Molasses Reef
Ideal Conditions for Molasses Reef
Water Temp
22.5°C / 72.5°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Molasses Reef
Molasses Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.5°C) and December the coldest (18.5°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 22, 2026