Garrett’s Reef

★★★★★ (8)

This shore dive sits just off Boynton Beach. It can be accessed using the beach access point just south of the site. Find it by swimming 20 yards straight out, in line with the Boynton Beach water tower. It has a 20 foot max depth. Rough surf and current are possible.

Barracuda, eels, rays, and many smaller fish have been observed at this site. Also keep an eye out for turtles, nurse sharks, and more!

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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Force-E Scuba Centers

Force-E Scuba Centers

1312 N Federal Hwy, 33062 Pompano Beach, FL - United States

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Milena G. (#3103062)
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Neptune Memorial Reef (★4.4)

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Tigertail Lake (★3.8)

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Merci Jesus (Wreck) (★4.3)

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Datura (★4.4)

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Anglin Pier Ledge (★4.0)

Anglin Pier Ledge (★4.0)

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SS Copenhagen (Wreck) (★4.3)

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The Nursery - Florida (★4.3)

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Pompano Beach (★4.3)

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Beach House (★4.5)

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Boynton Beach Reef (★4.2)

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Boynton Ledges (★4.4)

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Flower Garden (★4.4)

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Army Tank 1 & 2 (Wreck) (★4.4)

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