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Molasses Reef

Molasses Reef, located in the beautiful Florida Keys, is a renowned dive site that attracts divers of all levels. With its clear waters and abundant marine life, it has gained popularity among both divers and snorkelers. The reef itself offers a variety of dive sites, numbering between 30 and 33, ensuring there is always something new to explore.

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

7.8
Good

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

beginner

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Molasses Reef
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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.

Sunrise at Molasses Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Molasses Reef: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
10:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.22m (4.35s), Wind: 15.6 m/s

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Safest Overall
7:00

Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.24m (4.45s), Wind: 17.4 m/s

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Best Night
5:00

Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.28m, Wind: 4.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Molasses Reef
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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

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Molasses Reef

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Molasses Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.5°C / 72.5°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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