Dive-site story
Situated at the entrance to Grand Lagoon inside St. Andrews State Park, this massive rock jetty acts as a thriving artificial reef along the Florida Panhandle. Divers enter directly from the sandy shoreline and navigate alongside large granite boulders that provide shelter for diverse Gulf species. Tidal flow is the defining factor here; timing dives around slack high tide ensures calmer conditions and clearer incoming water from the open Gulf.
Extensive boulder field providing habitat for macro critters and coastal game fish
Easy shore access inside a protected state park with beachside amenities
Frequent encounters with resident octopuses, seahorses, and foraging sea turtles
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn offers warmer water and peak marine life activity, though timing dives around the daytime slack high tide remains essential regardless of season.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SheepsheadArchosargus probatocephalus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic spadefishChaetodipterus faber | Common | ||||||||||||
| Lined seahorseHippocampus erectus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Loggerhead sea turtleCaretta caretta | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Gag grouperMycteroperca microlepis | Common |
Marine forecast
