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Circle of Heroes at Veteran’s Reef
Circle of Heroes at Veteran’s Reef: shallow memorial dive
Local operator required
Boat access and route planning are normally handled by a local charter or dive operator.
Shallow boat dive off Clearwater with a statue circle, anchored descent line, and calm reflective feel; visibility can vary with Gulf conditions.
About Circle of Heroes at Veteran’s Reef
Circle of Heroes at Veteran’s Reef is a shallow boat-accessed memorial dive off Clearwater, with a circle of life-size veteran statues set on the sand and marked by an anchored descent line. It is an easy-going open-water site for certified divers, with changing visibility, a calm reflective feel, and growing reef life on the statues.
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Research Estimate At Circle of Heroes at Veteran’s Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
Where Is Circle of Heroes at Veteran’s Reef?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Circle of Heroes at Veteran’s Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12.2m - 13.7m
Depth Note
The memorial is described at about 40-45 ft below the surface.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer water windows preferred.
Typical Conditions
Shallow memorial dive with an anchored line; visibility and current can vary.
Safety & Access At Circle of Heroes at Veteran’s Reef
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficLow visibility
Safety Notes
Use an anchored descent line and keep the group together around the memorial.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; check weather and charter operations before departure.
Legal Notes
Stay within the buoyed perimeter and follow normal Florida boating rules.
Local Intel For Circle of Heroes at Veteran’s Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Easy open-water scuba dive around a statue circle at shallow depth.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the memorial is a scuba site.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the attraction is best viewed underwater.
Chill / Non-diver
Good for a calm, reflective dive rather than a high-action site.
Recent Logged Visits At Circle of Heroes at Veteran’s Reef
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Circle of Heroes at Veteran’s Reef
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
