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Fingers Reef
Fingers Reef is a spur-and-groove reef on Elbow Reef in Key Largo.
Boat-accessed Key Largo reef with coral fingers, sand channels, and open-water navigation.
About Fingers Reef
Fingers Reef is a classic Key Largo spur-and-groove reef on Elbow Reef, where high coral fingers alternate with wide sand channels. It is a straightforward open-water boat dive with ledges, coral ridges, and easy navigation along the reef structure, making it a strong match for divers who want a colorful reef rather than a wreck or a deep technical profile. Expect tropical reef fish, barracuda, morays, nurse sharks, and occasional eagle rays in the blue water.
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Research Estimate At Fingers Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Fingers Reef?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Fingers Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7.6m - 12.2m
Depth Note
Site depth is about 25-40 feet.
Best Season
Year-round, with summer often bringing the warmest water and strongest visibility.
Typical Conditions
Shallow spur-and-groove reef with sand channels, clear water, and plenty of tropical fish.
Safety & Access At Fingers Reef
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy controlled over the coral fingers and ledges, and stay aware of boats around the Elbow Reef complex.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Key Largo is the normal way to dive Fingers Reef, and local guide support helps you stay on the correct section of Elbow Reef.
Legal Notes
Follow local reef and boating rules, and stay within the reef markers and operator brief.
Local Intel For Fingers Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A straightforward reef dive with coral ridges, sand channels, and broad ledges. The layout gives divers easy structure to follow and plenty of places to spot reef fish, rays, and sharks.
Freediving
The shallow reef fingers can work for relaxed freediving when the water is calm, but the site is best known as a scuba reef.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers can enjoy the shallow coral ridges and clear water when conditions are calm, though the best life is still found along the reef fingers.
Wildlife at Fingers Reef
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Fingers Reef
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Fingers Reef
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
