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Dogleg Reef

3.6 — based on 21 community signals
4.3 12 especies 30 colaboradores

Dogleg Reef is a year-round dive destination in the United States with healthy coral and diverse marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
12.1 kn
Olas
1.58 m
Agua
29.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SSE (24%)
Now: WSW (247°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.71m

Próxima: Baja a las 07:00 (+0.25m)

+0.9 m+0.2 m
▼ 07:00 · +0.25m ▲ 15:00 · +0.73m ▼ 19:00 · +0.68m ▲ 00:00 · +0.74m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV8.55 · very high Aire PM2.52 · good 06:10 18:19
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 12.8 1.7 9 14mm
09-20 7.1 1.5 9 8mm
09-21 11.9 1.32 6 12mm
09-22 10.5 1.26 3 12mm
09-23 10.5 1.28 3 6mm
09-24 6.9 1.02 3 5mm
09-25 6.2 0.72 5 7mm

About this spot

Dogleg Reef delivers solid diving throughout the year off the U.S. coast. The reef shows no signs of stress and supports a healthy coral ecosystem, making it a reliable choice for divers seeking vibrant underwater scenery. With 12 documented species observations on record, the site hosts enough marine diversity to keep most divers interested across multiple visits. The reef's accessibility and year-round divability make it a practical option for local divers and travelers. Community videos from the site give you a preview of what to expect underwater. While specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't published, the reef's popularity suggests it works for divers at various skill levels. No special permits or marine protected area restrictions apply here, so access is straightforward. Check current conditions and visibility reports before booking, as U.S. coastal waters can shift seasonally. The lack of bleaching stress indicates the reef remains in good ecological health—a solid foundation for consistent diving.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Estados Unidos: 87 Sitios desde Manantiales hasta el Océano Abierto

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 13180km · ~3031kg · €55

Preguntas frecuentes

When should I dive Dogleg Reef?

Dogleg Reef is divable year-round. Plan your trip based on your tolerance for water temperature and your local weather window. Check recent site reports closer to your travel dates for current visibility and conditions.

What is the depth and difficulty level?

Specific depth and difficulty data aren't published for Dogleg Reef. Watch the community videos available online to gauge the site's character, then contact local dive operators or check recent trip reports for current conditions and recommendations.

What marine life will I see?

Dogleg Reef has 12 documented species observations. The reef itself is healthy with no bleaching stress, indicating robust coral and fish populations. Community videos offer visual previews of the marine life you're likely to encounter.

Do I need permits or special access?

Dogleg Reef is not inside a Marine Protected Area, so no special permits are required. Access is straightforward, though you should always confirm local regulations and current conditions before diving.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

MDA (Piti Shop)

6.6 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

54 registros · 48 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Balaenoptera brydei

Bryde's whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 sept 2015
×1registros

Chlorodiella cytherea

Malacostraca · Xanthidae
OBIS
Última observación:
26 jun 2014
×1registros

Thalamita chaptalii

Malacostraca · Portunidae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 jun 2014
×1registros

Globicephala macrorhynchus

Short-finned pilot whale
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
25 may 2014
×1registros

Chlorodiella

Malacostraca · Xanthidae
OBIS
Última observación:
29 mar 2014
×1registros

Ophiuridae

Ophiuroidea · Ophiuridae
OBIS
Última observación:
29 mar 2014
×1registros

Dendrodoris nigra

Gastropoda · Dendrodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
26 mar 2014
×1registros

Stenella longirostris

Spinner dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 jun 2013
×1registros

Liocarpilodes integerrimus

Malacostraca · Xanthidae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 jun 2010
×1registros

Opecarcinus

Malacostraca · Cryptochiridae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 jun 2010
×1registros

Mitridae

Gastropoda · Mitridae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 jun 2010
×1registros

Trapezia lutea

Malacostraca · Trapeziidae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 jun 2010
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Top 10 Scuba Dives In Florida

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💬 3 top comments
  • Love being a Floridian! ❤

    @SoorajPaliwal · 👍 4
  • wow i cant wait to get certified and see some of these locations underwater

    @Floki3030 · 👍 3
  • Couldn’t keep watching because of the text over the gorgeous video! You are doing a voice over, so there was no need for the text. Closed captioning could be done for those who need it.

    @garywillford · 👍 4

Key Largo, Florida Diving - The Molasses Reef - and Blue Heron Bridge

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💬 3 top comments
  • very educated video, you can learn a lot from them!

    @jhonvilla7451 · 👍 1
  • Some of the best oceanic content on the platform. I grew up watching videos like this when we would visit the Florida Keys every summer. My brother and I would watch for hours and eat blackened fish sandwiches. Thank you for sharing.

    @baxoutthebox5682 · 👍 7
  • Your footage is gorgeous. I like how you share information on the various species. ✌️

    @JasonPriebe · 👍 1

Diving East Indonesia | Alor to Ambon | Banda Sea Liveaboard

SAM INDOWILD
💬 3 top comments
  • Beautiful. I live in Maluku with my Indonesian wife. I can attest to the fact that this Eastern region of Indonesia is a hidden gem with its diving areas, historic locations being the original Spice Islands the world was looking for 500 years ago. Forget Bali, this area is the true Indonesia in all its beauty.❤

    @stujanes · 👍 46
  • Honestly your film making is outstanding, and you deserve an award. The music is mesmerising and fits perfectly with the moody adventure that is offered up for our delight. ❤

    @ziggystardust3060 · 👍 11
  • Oh man, I live in Indonesia nearly 3 years but Bali only, and now watching you I just realise that we are in probably the most beautiful country in the world

    @КомпанияГРАНДСПАС · 👍 5

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Hi. I believe a certain Tag is missing here(relation/14099676), because there is already another administrative boundary with admin level 4 for the island of Guam(relation/306001) with the EEZ included. Does it really make sense to have two admin level=4 elements for Guam?"

    MrSledge · 2022-09-15
  • "The name is incorrect. This is the Asan Inland Unit of the War in the Pacific National Historical Park. The actual Mount Alifan Unit is further south, in Agat/Santa Rita below Mount Alifan."

    anonymous · 2020-10-17
wind peaks Feb-Dec-Apr, calmest Jul-Aug-Sep, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Apr (100/100) Worst: Jul (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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