Plongée à Blue Heron Bridge — United States

Blue Heron Bridge in Phil Foster Park is America's best shore dive — free to access, just 15ft deep, and packed with an absurd density of macro critters. Seahorses, frogfish, octopuses, and batfish all within a football field of sandy bottom. The catch: you must dive at high slack tide for safe conditions and decent visibility.

Score
60.8
Visibilité
5–12m
Température
22–29°C
Meilleurs mois
March, April, May
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Blue Heron Bridge
United StatesNorth America
60.8

SCORE

26.7765°N

-80.0514°E

Blue Heron Bridge in Phil Foster Park is America's best shore dive — free to access, just 15ft deep, and packed with an absurd density of macro critters. Seahorses, frogfish, octopuses, and batfish all within a football field of sandy bottom. The catch: you must dive at high slack tide for safe conditions and decent visibility.

America's Best Shore Dive

Visibility5–12 m
Temperature22–29°C
Max Depth6 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$0
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, June
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score breakdown

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ML68.0CH72.0VIS51.0SV20.0TMP66.0DA43.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL71.0CRD57.0SP59.0

Marine Life

68.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
96
Megafauna Encounters
0
Reef Fish Abundance
98
Macro Life
90
Endemic Species
60
Marine life diversity
68.0
Coral & reef health
72.0
Visibility & conditions
51.0
Dive site variety
20.0
Water temperature
66.0
Depth & access
43.0
Operator quality
73.0
Topside experience
64.0
Getting there
68.0
Value & cost
71.0
Crowding
57.0
Social proof
59.0

Dive types

reef

Traveling with non-divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for non-divers

West Palm Beach dining & nightlifePeanut Island parkPalm Beach Worth Avenue shoppingManatee LagoonLion Country Safari

Nearby cultural sites

  • Norton Museum of Art
  • Flagler Museum (Whitehall)
  • Morikami Japanese Gardens

Non-diver score

8/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & emergency

Dive insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber15 km — Broward Health Hyperbaric Medicine Center
Nearest Hospital5 km

Full urban medical infrastructure; multiple hospitals nearby; chamber in South Florida

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top operators

Force-E Scuba Centers

PADI

4.7
280 reviewsNITROX

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PADI

4.8
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