Dive-site story
Located within Phil Foster Park in Lake Worth Lagoon, Blue Heron Bridge ranks among North America's premier macro shore dives. Divers enter from the sandy park beach to explore submerged bridge pilings, artificial reef modules, a small boat wreck, and scattered shopping carts that serve as vibrant micro-habitats. Because tidal exchanges flush ocean water directly through nearby Lake Worth Inlet, dives must be strictly timed around high slack tide to ensure calm water and clear visibility.
World-class muck and macro photography site accessible directly from the beach
Remarkable density of cryptic marine species along the snorkel trail and pilings
Artificial reef trail consisting of prefabricated concrete modules and sunken vessels
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Divable year-round, with calmer winds and higher water temperatures typically found in the late spring and summer months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striated FrogfishAntennarius striatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Lined SeahorseHippocampus erectus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Flying GurnardDactylopterus volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Longlure FrogfishAntennarius multiocellatus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Polka-dot BatfishOgcocephalus cubifrons | Common |
Marine forecast
