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Blue Heron Bridge

Riviera Beach, Florida, United States
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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all levels

Famous shallow shore dive with incredible macro life.

Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
9m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is consistently ranked as the number one shore dive in the United States. It offers a remarkably accessible diving experience suitable for all skill levels, with a maximum depth of 30 feet. This location provides exceptional photographic opportunities thanks to its abundant marine life. Expect to encounter captivating subjects such as nudibranchs, moray eels, bumblebee shrimp, mantis shrimp, octopuses, manatees, and turtles. It’s truly a photographer's paradise.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

muck divingmacro photographybeginner friendlyshore diveturtlevariable currentsmanateeoctopus

Marine Life

NudibranchMantis shrimpOctopusMoray eelManateeTurtleSeahorseSpotted eagle rayBatfishBumblebee shrimp

Things to Note

Difficulty:

all levels

Shallow depth and easy shore access make it suitable for all divers, timed with slack tide.

Hazards:
CurrentBoat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 29.6°C

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Tide

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