St. Andrews Jetties
Excellent shore dive with diverse marine life along jetties.
Shore Access
15m Avg Depth
24m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site, located at the Saint Andrews Jetties in St. Andrews State Park near Panama City Beach, Florida, offers a unique diving experience. The area is accessible from shore, allowing for convenient access to the water. Divers can swim across a short lagoon averaging 8 to 10 feet in depth, depending on tides. From the jetty rocks, divers explore depths ranging from 30 to 80 feet. The dive provides opportunities to observe marine life including stingrays, octopus, various grouper species, and an abundance of tropical fish. Occasionally, manatees, eagle rays, or even goliath grouper may be spotted. Picnic tables are available for preparing scuba gear and planning dives.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
shore divejettybeginner friendlyoctopusraygroupermacro photographywide anglevariable currents
Marine Life
stingrayoctopusgroupertropical fishmanateeeagle raygoliath grouper
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow lagoon for beginners, with deeper jetty areas suitable for more experienced divers.
Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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