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Tigertail Lake

Lake Tigertail is a popular dive site in Dania Beach, Florida, conveniently located next to the Bass Pro shop. This shore accessible freshwater site is ideal for beginner divers and is especially popular for open water diver certification courses when the ocean conditions are unfavorable.

Although the wildlife sightings may be limited, Lake Tigertail offers an array of attractions to explore underwater. From beautiful statues to submerged platforms and other surprises, divers can discover unique features in the lake.

With a maximum depth of 9m and visibility around 3m, divers can enjoy a clear view of the underwater environment. The water in Lake Tigertail has a distinct greenish hue, creating a visually captivating experience.

Located in Broward County, Florida, Lake Tigertail offers an accessible and convenient diving location for divers of all levels. Its close proximity to Gulf Stream Way in Dania Beach makes it easily accessible for locals and visitors alike.

Explore the underwater wonders of Lake Tigertail and embark on an unforgettable diving adventure in the United States.

Diving Conditions Score for Tigertail Lake

9
Excellent

Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Tigertail Lake

Depth

9m

Visibility

3m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Tigertail Lake

Wave Height

0.22m

Wind Speed

3.8 m/s

Water Temp

30.3°C

Visibility

19.5km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.7s

Air Temperature

25.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tigertail Lake
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Dive Score Chart for Tigertail Lake

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 9.07390243902439/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.26m, Wind 1.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.176401587301587/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Tigertail Lake: 06:00
Sunset at Tigertail Lake: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Tigertail Lake 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
6:00

Score: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.26m (4.1s), Wind: 1.1 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.26m, Wind: 6.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Tigertail Lake
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tigertail Lake

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 Tigertail Lake

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.9/10

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

Best Months for Tigertail Lake

January
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 9.0
November
Score: 8.8

Ideal Conditions for Tigertail Lake

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.8°C / 80.2°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

14.0m / 45.9ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.3m / 4.3ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Tigertail Lake

Tigertail Lake shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.7°C) and January the coldest (15.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.3m 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 0.4mm 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 30, 2026

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