About usCrab Cove Reef
Type of Dive
Standard Reef Drift Dive.Skill Level
Beginner: Open Water or Jr. Open Diver 13 years and older.Dive Site Depths
The depth is 45 feet on the top 65 feet to the west side of the reef and 100+ feet to the east on the backside of the reef.Dive Site Location
Crab Cove is located out on our main 3rd reef system the exact location is: Center is 1.44 Nm @ 1640 from Boca Inlet & 3.59 Nm @ 0230 from Hillsboro Inlet. 0.83 Nm off-shore from beach rock piles.Dive Site Description
Like many South Florida Reefs, Crab Cove Reef is a section of the outer third reef system. The reef runs parallel to shore with ledges on both sides. The top of the reef is relatively flat.
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Dive Site Information
Like many South Florida Reefs, Crab Cove is a section of the outer reef, running parallel to the shoreline. The highest concentration of sea life and coral cover is on the western facing ledge (main ledge). From an aerial view this reef resembles the shape of a crab. The N and S end curl to resemble crab claws. The western facing ledge is teaming with life. This is a favorite lobstering spot due to its undercut ledges. Whale sharks have been sighted in this area; however, very infrequent.The Dive Plan:
2 Dives 2 Locations
We start off the day with an exploration drift dive on Crab Cove Reef located on the third reef system, followed by a second drift exploration dive also on the third reef system in a different area. The reef drift dive location will depend on visibility and current. We typically leave that up to the captain's discretion. We have 45 min. to 1 hour on each site. Air and bottom time permitting.
The departure dock location for this dive trip is located in Pompano Beach.
Dive Trip Schedule
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