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Official 30A reef overview with the reef layout and offshore placement.
Dive Spot Guide•
SeaTurtle Reef
Shallow turtle-shaped reef off Grayton Beach.
Grayton Beach State Park's nearshore turtle-shaped reef, reached by a long swim or paddle on calm days and used for snorkeling, freediving, and easy shore dives.
About SeaTurtle Reef
is a purpose-built artificial snorkel reef sculpted into the shape of a sea turtle. It’s part of a series of marine-shaped snorkel reefs installed along Florida’s scenic 30A corridor.
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Research Estimate At SeaTurtle Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is SeaTurtle Reef?
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Community sourced coordinates.
SeaTurtle Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 6.1m
Depth Note
Grayton Turtle Reef sits in about 10-20 feet of water roughly 250-300 yards offshore.
Best Season
Late spring through early fall, especially calm summer mornings.
Typical Conditions
Warm, shallow Gulf water on calm mornings; wind, tide, and offshore systems can rough up the beach quickly.
Safety & Access At SeaTurtle Reef
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Low visibilitySurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Carry flotation, a flag, and a conservative turnaround plan; the return swim is the main risk on windy days.
Access Restrictions
Best only when the sea is calm enough for a long swim or paddle; watch flags, surf, and the return swim.
Legal Notes
Use public beach access and follow Grayton Beach State Park rules and swim-flag guidance.
Local Intel For SeaTurtle Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow shore scuba is possible, but the long swim out and back means the site is more comfortable as a snorkel or freedive day.
Freediving
The 10-20 ft profile is well suited to calm-day freediving.
Snorkeling
This is the main use case: a nearshore snorkel reef with turtles, fish, and an easy shallow profile.
Wildlife at SeaTurtle Reef
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At SeaTurtle Reef
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At SeaTurtle Reef
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
