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Outer-reef drift dive with coral cover and tropical fish life.
Outer-reef drift dive with coral cover and tropical fish life.
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Most divers reach Lighthouse Ledge through local Pompano dive boats that manage the drift and pickup logistics.
Lighthouse Ledge is an outer-reef drift dive off Pompano Beach with a well-defined main ledge, coral growth, and the kind of fish life that makes it a regular South Florida charter stop. It works well as a straightforward recreational reef dive when divers are comfortable with current-based pickups and open-water boat procedures.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 20m
Depth Note
Maximum depth reported as 20 m (67 ft).
Best Season
Lighthouse Ledge can be dived year-round when local sea state and current are suitable for Pompano drift diving.
Typical Conditions
This is usually run as a moderate-depth outer-reef drift dive with the main ledge and western face holding much of the coral cover and fish activity.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Plan Lighthouse Ledge as a drift dive with current-aware descent, neutral-buoyancy reef touring, and a clean pickup at the surface. Maintain SMB or standard pickup discipline and stay alert for boat traffic during ascent and exit.
Access Restrictions
Lighthouse Ledge is typically accessed by dive boat from the Pompano Beach and Hillsboro Inlet area rather than by shore entry.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Lighthouse Ledge suits recreational scuba divers who want a classic South Florida reef drift with manageable depth, good fish life, and a defined ledge to follow.
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Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Community dive-site page with boat access, max-depth band, and average visibility band.
Operator reef guide describing Lighthouse Ledge as part of the third reef tier with tropical fish, hard and soft corals, and occasional turtles.
Operator archive snippet for Lighthouse Ledge with outer-reef location, coral-cover note, and rough-day popularity.
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