Splash DispatchUpper Keys Water Report
2025-08-22
Wind
NE 9 kts
NE 9 kts
Viz
Reef 35 ft • Nearshore 20 ft
Reef 35 ft • Nearshore 20 ft
Sea State
1-2 ft nearshore, 2-3 ft reef
1-2 ft nearshore, 2-3 ft reef
Tide: AM incoming, PM slack
Hazards: scattered jellyfish near Sandbar
Notes: Clean water on the Islamorada hump, patch reefs in good shape.
Today’s Picks
- snorkel: Snorkel is good today: 30–40 ft viz, light NE winds. (★★★★)
- dive: Diving conditions fair: 2–3 ft, best early on leeward reefs. (★★★)
- cudaJetSnorkel: Cuda jet snorkeling looks fun with light chop nearshore. (★★★★)
- fishing: Inshore bite decent on the incoming; reef edge lively. (★★★★)
- sunsetSnorkel: Sunset snorkel is a top pick—calm evening window. (★★★★★)
- islamoradaSandbar: Sandbar is excellent—clear water, light breeze. (★★★★★)
- lobster: Seasonal—viz acceptable; ensure license and limits. (★★★)
- spearFishing: Patch reefs are workable; mind viz and regs. (★★★)
- sailing: Steady NE breeze favors a smooth sail. (★★★★)
- sailingAndDiving: Combo is doable; choose leeward dive sites earlier in day. (★★★)