Saint Andrew’s State Park
Welcome to our exceptional dive site in the pristine waters of Florida! This location offers a convenient and hassle-free experience for shore diving enthusiasts. With just a $5 park fee, you can dive directly from your car and enjoy convenient access to facilities provided by the Florida State Park. It is recommended to arrive early on weekends to avoid the crowds and ensure a peaceful dive.
During your underwater adventure, you will encounter a diverse range of marine life typically found in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Prepare to be mesmerized by the graceful stingrays, colorful snapper, intriguing triggerfish, captivating hogfish, and if luck is on your side, you may even spot sandbar, blacknose, and bonnethead sharks gliding through the depths.
The visibility at this dive site is approximately 6 meters, allowing for a clear and immersive underwater experience. With a maximum depth of 12 meters, this site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners.
Our dive site is located near Jetty Store, State Park Circle, Bay County, Florida, 32411, United States. So pack your gear, gather your diving buddies, and get ready to explore the underwater wonders that await you at our exceptional dive site in the United States.
During your underwater adventure, you will encounter a diverse range of marine life typically found in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Prepare to be mesmerized by the graceful stingrays, colorful snapper, intriguing triggerfish, captivating hogfish, and if luck is on your side, you may even spot sandbar, blacknose, and bonnethead sharks gliding through the depths.
The visibility at this dive site is approximately 6 meters, allowing for a clear and immersive underwater experience. With a maximum depth of 12 meters, this site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners.
Our dive site is located near Jetty Store, State Park Circle, Bay County, Florida, 32411, United States. So pack your gear, gather your diving buddies, and get ready to explore the underwater wonders that await you at our exceptional dive site in the United States.
Diving Conditions Score for Saint Andrew’s State Park
7.8
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Saint Andrew’s State Park
Depth
12m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Saint Andrew’s State Park
Wave Height
0.82m
Wind Speed
21.5 m/s
Water Temp
28.6°C
Visibility
18.4km
Cloud Cover
11%
Wave Period
4.3s
Air Temperature
28°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Saint Andrew’s State Park
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Dive Score Chart for Saint Andrew’s State Park
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.6039666666666665/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.88m, Wind 23.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.2591/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Saint Andrew’s State Park: 06:00
Sunset at Saint Andrew’s State Park: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Saint Andrew’s State Park 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
6:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.88m (4.3s), Wind: 23.2 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.82m (4.6s), Wind: 26.4 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.82m, Wind: 21.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Saint Andrew’s State ParkAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Saint Andrew’s State Park
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 Saint Andrew’s State Park
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.7/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Saint Andrew’s State Park
February
Score: 8.8
December
Score: 8.8
January
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for Saint Andrew’s State Park
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
July
Visibility
14.5m / 47.6ft
December
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Saint Andrew’s State Park
Saint Andrew’s State Park shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.6°C) and January the coldest (7.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 23, 2026
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