This dive site, Boynton Ledges, features dramatic underwater topography with ledges dropping from approximately 15.5 meters (51 feet) on top to 20.5 meters (67 feet) in the sandy bottom. The site runs north/south, suggesting potential for drift diving along its many deep undercuts, which provide shelter and homes for a variety of marine creatures. Navigation is straightforward, following the distinct ledge formations.
The Boynton Ledges are teeming with typical Caribbean marine life. Divers can expect to encounter large animals such as nurse sharks, reef sharks, and turtles, with possible sightings of eagle rays and stingrays. The reef is also home to a diverse array of fish, including snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrotfish, and grouper, along with many smaller reef inhabitants.
As a popular boat dive in South Florida, Boynton Ledges offers a vibrant underwater experience. While no specific best time to visit is provided, the region generally offers good diving conditions year-round, with warmer water in summer months. This site is suitable for both scuba divers of all levels due to its manageable depth and abundant life, and also for freedivers looking to explore its interesting ledges and marine inhabitants.
