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Fire Coral Cave
Fire Coral Cave is a shallow Molasses Reef swim-through with strong fish life.
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Boat-dived from Key Largo, this southern Molasses Reef passage suits relaxed divers who want a compact reef swim-through with good marine life.
About Fire Coral Cave
Fire Coral Cave is a shallow swim-through at the south end of Molasses Reef in Key Largo. The reef passage has a narrow entrance, classic outer-reef structure, and steady fish life, including barracuda, parrotfish, grunts, moray eels, and seasonal eagle rays and grouper. Plan for a controlled boat dive, because the passage sits in exposed reef terrain and current can change quickly.
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Research Estimate At Fire Coral Cave
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Fire Coral Cave?
This spotNearby spots
Community sourced coordinates.
Fire Coral Cave Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4.6m - 9.1m
Depth Note
Depth varies from 15 ft to 30 ft.
Best Season
Year round; warmer months improve the chance of eagle rays and larger grouper.
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef passage, generally clear enough for easy reef viewing, with current and visibility shifting by weather.
Safety & Access At Fire Coral Cave
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Use overhead-environment buoyancy control, avoid touching coral, and stay alert for current changes near the passage.
Access Restrictions
Special sanctuary rules apply within Molasses Reef, so follow reef guidance and operator briefings.
Legal Notes
The site sits inside a sanctuary preservation area, so reef-protection rules apply.
Local Intel For Fire Coral Cave
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a controlled reef swim-through dive with good trim and buoyancy.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers can view the reef edge on calm days, but the swim-through itself is for scuba divers.
Wildlife at Fire Coral Cave
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Fire Coral Cave
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Fire Coral Cave
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
