Molasses Reef is a very popular reef diving area in the Florida Keys with dozens of individual sites. It is described as shallow and very clear, with abundant marine life, making it suitable for divers of all experience levels. The reef hosts a wide range of Caribbean reef fish and is also a place to look for nurse sharks, rays, and turtles.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
Described as a shallow reef.
Typical Conditions
Typically very clear water over a shallow reef.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for divers of all levels.
Snorkeling
Also described as a good area for snorkelers due to the shallow, clear reef.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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Eagle Ray Alley: shallow reef channel with rays.

Winch Hole: easy Molasses Reef boat dive with a historic winch

Historic Molasses Reef anchor dive near Key Largo.

Historic Key Largo wreck with a dramatic vertical profile and dense marine life.

Advanced Key Largo wreck with strong current and rich fish life.