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United States of America · Palm Beach, Florida
Beginner-friendly boat reef with coral ledges and drift conditions.
Beginner-friendly boat reef with coral ledges and drift conditions.
Flower Garden is a boat-accessed reef off West Palm Beach with a shallow ledge, distinct inner and outer drops, and finger-like extensions that break the reef into easy-to-read sections. It is known for dense coral growth and a lively mix of reef fish, sharks, turtles, rays, and grouper, with drift-friendly water movement giving the site a classic South Florida reef feel. The site is easy to enjoy as a guided boat dive, but the reef layout still keeps the profile interesting.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Sharks may be present; keep appropriate distance, stay with the drift line, and pay attention to boat pickup.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the site is usually run when current and sea state are workable.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A ledge dive with inner/outer drops and finger-like extensions, ranging from about 40–70 ft.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the reef is usually run as a boat scuba drift.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited because the main reef structure sits below the surface.
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Older conditions log showing the lower-visibility end of the range.
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