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Reef guide with visibility and marine-life details for the Datura area.
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Datura
Datura is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's easy shore reef.
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Easy shore reef and snorkel-trail access from Datura Avenue in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, with shallow coral structure and beach facilities.
About Datura
Datura is an easy shore-entry reef and snorkel site at the Datura Avenue beach portal in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, with the swim buoy marking the start and the reef sitting just a short swim offshore. The site mixes a honeycomb reef, coral heads and the remains of a biorock project with a marked snorkel trail, so the planning focus is simple beach access, watching the pier zone and choosing a calm-water window when possible. It is one of Broward County's most accessible and busiest beach-dive spots.
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Research Estimate At Datura
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery crowded
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Datura?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Datura Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2.4m - 6.1m
Depth Note
The snorkel trail sits in about 10 feet of water and the second reef is around 12-15 feet deep.
Best Season
summer
Safety & Access At Datura
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficSurge
Access Restrictions
Stay clear of the pier area and follow the local beach access and parking rules.
Legal Notes
Follow town parking and pier restrictions when using the beach portal.
Local Intel For Datura
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A beginner-friendly shore dive that starts at the swim buoy and continues east to the reef and second reef.
Snorkeling
A marked snorkel trail includes cannons, a rock structure and an anchor.
Wildlife at Datura
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Datura
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Datura
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
