United States
The Ft. Pickens Jetties is one of the most popular shore diving sites in the Florida Panhandle. This site is easily accessible from the north seawall steps west of the fishing pier. This site is one o
3–12 mMax Depth
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4Species
Conditions Summary
Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)
Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.1 m
4.6 s
Swell
0.6 m
5.1 s
Current speed
1.0 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
25.3°C
Wind
22.4 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.1 m
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
19:00–20:00
Calmest model window
Forecast Overview
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.8–1.1 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature25.1°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature24.8°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature24.7°C
Next 72 hours
Catalog depth3–12 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs
Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.
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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.
Seasons · water temperature
12-month outlook
Best window
Apr-Oct
Peak month
Aug 29.4°
Jan18.8°
Feb18.0°
Mar18.9°
Apr21.0°
May24.7°
Jun27.9°
Jul29.1°
Aug29.4°
Sep28.6°
Oct26.1°
Nov22.9°
Dec20.6°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 10 m
Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.
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Dive Types
shoresalt Waterbeginner Difficulty
Questions to ask a local operator
- What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
- Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
- Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?
Common Species
Gafftopsail sea catfish
Bagre marinus
DeepLog1
Mottled seahare
Aplysia brasiliana
DeepLog1
Sand weakfish
Cynoscion arenarius
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Striped burrfish
Chilomycterus schoepfii
DeepLog1
Spot
Leiostomus xanthurus
Nearby OBIS observations95
Atlantic croaker
Micropogonias undulatus
Nearby OBIS observations37
Bay anchovy
Anchoa mitchilli
Nearby OBIS observations36
Gulf menhaden
Brevoortia patronus
Nearby OBIS observations23
Pinfish
Lagodon rhomboides
Nearby OBIS observations21
Spotfin mojarra
Eucinostomus argenteus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Brown shrimp
Penaeus (Farfantepenaeus) aztecus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Hardhead catfish
Ariopsis felis
Nearby OBIS observations4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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