The Horseshoe Diving Weather Reports

Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Tuesday July 8th 2025, 03:59 PM
NE
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Daniel Li:
Calming down feels like!
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Tuesday June 10th 2025, 03:33 PM
SE
15kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
25
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Daniel Li:
Little murky, but not bad!
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Thursday June 5th 2025, 03:20 PM
SE
13kts
Wind Conditions
3-4 feet
Wave Height
15
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Daniel Li:
Little surge but all in all not bad!
Tropical Serenity: The Horseshoe Wednesday May 28th 2025, 03:46 PM
SE
11kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Daniel Li:
Good conditions up North!
Tropical Destiny: The Horseshoe Friday March 21st 2025, 03:43 PM
NE
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Li:
No current, and good visibility!
Tropical Serenity: The Horseshoe Thursday February 13th 2025, 02:34 PM
SE
9kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
15
feet
Visibility
Slight
Current
From Captain Matthew Lo:
The reef looks like a horseshoe
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Wednesday February 5th 2025, 03:41 PM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Li:
The Horseshoe looks nice and clear today!
Tropical Destiny: The Horseshoe Saturday January 4th 2025, 03:40 PM
NE
15kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Matthew Lo:
A lot more clam out here on the show. Looks very pretty
Tropical Destiny: The Horseshoe Saturday October 26th 2024, 03:10 PM
NE
15kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
25
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Daniel Li:
Not bad up north, good day of diving.
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday August 18th 2024, 02:18 PM
SE
1kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Simply gorgeous
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday August 18th 2024, 02:18 PM
SE
1kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Simply gorgeous
Tropical Serenity: The Horseshoe Friday August 16th 2024, 04:41 PM
NE
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Daniel Li:
Good visibility on The Horseshoe!
Tropical Serenity: The Horseshoe Friday August 16th 2024, 04:41 PM
NE
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Daniel Li:
Good visibility on The Horseshoe!
Tropical Serenity: The Horseshoe Saturday July 20th 2024, 03:53 PM
SE
14kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Li:
Lot better surface conditions over here!
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Tuesday July 16th 2024, 03:50 PM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Li:
Looks pretty good down there!
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday July 14th 2024, 03:16 PM
E
13kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Li:
Horseshoe looks good today.
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday July 14th 2024, 03:16 PM
E
13kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Li:
Horseshoe looks good today.
Tropical Legend: The Horseshoe Tuesday June 4th 2024, 02:21 PM
NE
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Daniel Li:
Little turbid visibility, but that doesn’t stop us from having a good time!!
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Thursday May 30th 2024, 02:21 PM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Matthew Mo:
Beautiful flat calm afternoon on The horseshoe
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Wednesday May 29th 2024, 02:21 PM
SW
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Matthew Mo:
Gorgeous afternoon up north on the horseshoe
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday April 14th 2024, 1:59 PM
E
14kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Matthew Mo:
Great day on horse shoe
Tropical Serenity: The Horseshoe Saturday April 13th 2024, 03:34 PM
NE
14kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
From Captain Daniel Li:
Beautiful day out on Horeshoe
Tropical Destiny: The Horseshoe Wednesday November 1st 2023, 02:25 PM
N
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
From Captain Greg Ko:
Beautiful conditions!
Tropical Destiny: The Horseshoe Wednesday November 1st 2023, 02:25 PM
N
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
From Captain Greg Ko:
Beautiful conditions!
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Wednesday August 23rd 2023, 03:21 PM
NE
14kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Abby Sw:
Bumpy afternoon
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday June 25th 2023, 02:29 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Abby Sw:
Stormy afternoon
Tropical Adventure: The Horseshoe Saturday June 10th 2023, 02:04 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Abby Sw:
Perfect conditions to plant some corals!!
Tropical Adventure: The Horseshoe Saturday June 10th 2023, 10:50 AM
NE
4kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Abby Sw:
Great day to plant some corals for CRF Coralpalooza!!
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday June 4th 2023, 02:04 PM
E
9kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Abby Sw:
Bumpy afternoon on Horseshoe!
Tropical Legend: The Horseshoe Wednesday March 15th 2023, 03:11 PM
NE
15kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Dennis:
Bouncy 2-3s, slight push with good visibilty on Horseshoe
Santana: The Horseshoe Sunday October 9th 2022, 02:30 PM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Abby Sw:
Snorkelers have a great time at the horseshoe reef!
Tropical Legend: The Horseshoe Wednesday October 5th 2022, 04:36 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
25
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Michelle A:
Water still green.
Tropical Serenity: The Horseshoe Friday June 17th 2022, 04:52 PM
SW
9kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Michelle A:
Nice dive
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday May 15th 2022, 02:11 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Bill Cra:
Amazing day at The Horseshoe !!
Tropical Destiny: The Horseshoe Thursday March 17th 2022, 1:30 PM
S
5kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
None
Current
From Captain Tim Jo:
The luck of the Irish is with our divers here in Key Largo and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary on this warm St Patricks Day.
Tropical Adventure: The Horseshoe Tuesday March 15th 2022, 02:43 PM
SE
11kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Mason:
Pretty good conditions for diving 🤙🏻
Tropical Legend: The Horseshoe Sunday February 27th 2022, 02:40 PM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Bill Cra:
An excellent day for Diving on the Reef ! !
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday July 18th 2021, 02:37 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Gorgeous water, weather and sky here on the Horseshoe this afternoon.
Tropical Legend: The Horseshoe Wednesday May 12th 2021, 02:49 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Nikita Ma:
Nice flat day to be on the water and do some snorkeling and diving!
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday April 25th 2021, 02:30 PM
SW
15kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Tim Jo:
Did you know? Horseshoe Reef is one of seven "Mission: Iconic Reefs" and is best known for healthy old growth staghorn and elkhorn corals. Learn more: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/habitat-conservation/restoring-seven-iconic-reefs-mission-recover-coral-reefs-florida-keys
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday April 25th 2021, 02:30 PM
SW
15kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Tim Jo:
Did you know? Horseshoe Reef is one of seven "Mission: Iconic Reefs" and is best known for healthy old growth staghorn and elkhorn corals. Learn more: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/habitat-conservation/restoring-seven-iconic-reefs-mission-recover-coral-reefs-florida-keys
Tropical Legend: The Horseshoe Wednesday April 14th 2021, 02:29 PM
E
15kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
W
Slight
Current
From Captain Lou H:
A little choppy but, all on all a really good day!😎
Tropical Serenity: The Horseshoe Tuesday July 14th 2020, 02:42 PM
S
10kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
N
Slight
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Another nice day, in the beautiful Florida Keys!
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday July 5th 2020, 02:21 PM
S
6kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Fun Fact: Sand is mostly made up of parrotfish poo!
Tropical Legend: The Horseshoe Wednesday June 24th 2020, 03:00 PM
E
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Another wonderful afternoon!
Tropical Serenity: The Horseshoe Tuesday June 16th 2020, 02:35 PM
N
20kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
S
Slight
Current
From Captain Joe OK:
Training dives going pretty well... Getting that EANx knowledge flowing!
Tropical Legend: The Horseshoe Wednesday June 10th 2020, 04:16 PM
E
13kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Scott R:
Nice afternoon out on the horseshoe Key Largo Fla
Tropical Legend: The Horseshoe Wednesday January 15th 2020, 02:12 PM
E
12kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SW
None
Current
From Captain Lou H:
Getting better! Beautiful afternoon!😎
Tropical Legend: The Horseshoe Wednesday November 27th 2019, 04:02 PM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Rachel S:
Great day for dives!
Tropical Legend: The Horseshoe Wednesday July 3rd 2019, 02:30 PM
NE
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
SE
None
Current
From Captain Lou H:
Perfect day for a dive boat crew! Overcast! No current! Great visibility! The only boat here!😎
Tropical Legend: The Horseshoe Wednesday June 26th 2019, 02:12 PM
SE
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
45
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Lou H:
It just keeps getting better!😎
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Tuesday April 16th 2019, 1:06 PM
NE
12kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Spotted Eagle Rays!!!
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday March 3rd 2019, 02:20 PM
S
7kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
80
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Crystal clear water and a beautiful stand of Elkhorn coral.
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday July 29th 2018, 1:00 PM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
Nothing to report from Captain Lou H :-(
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday September 30th 2018, 02:23 PM
E
20kts
Wind Conditions
3 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Gavin:
OW & DSD's enjoying good conditions underwater
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday September 16th 2018, 02:30 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
SW
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
DSD's & OW students having fun in the O-chin!
Tropical Destiny: The Horseshoe Monday August 6th 2018, 03:44 PM
E
16kts
Wind Conditions
2 feet
Wave Height
35
feet
Visibility
W
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Nice afternoon visiting the Horseshoe.
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Wednesday July 25th 2018, 02:50 PM
SW
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Wade:
Nice afternoon on the Horseshoe!
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday June 17th 2018, 02:38 PM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Wade:
Beautiful afternoon on the Horseshoe!!
Tropical Adventure: The Horseshoe Sunday March 25th 2018, 02:52 PM
SE
8kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Loads of student divers on the boat.. DSD,s, Open Water and AOW....
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Tuesday November 21st 2017, 02:32 PM
SE
4kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Beautiful day on The Horseshoe Reef.
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday November 19th 2017, 02:54 PM
SW
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Adrian:
Perfect afternoon for diving and snorkeling 🐙
Tropical Legend: The Horseshoe Wednesday October 18th 2017, 02:17 PM
NE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Bronwyn:
Nice conditions out at Horseshoe. Loads of turtles spotted on the drive out!
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday October 15th 2017, 02:32 PM
E
10kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Gavin:
Snorkeling & diving with Turtles!
Tropical Legend: The Horseshoe Wednesday October 11th 2017, 03:16 PM
NE
18kts
Wind Conditions
2-3 feet
Wave Height
15
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Visiting the Horseshoe Reef
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday September 24th 2017, 02:31 PM
NE
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
W
Slight
Current
From Captain Jim:
Beautiful day at Horse Shoe Reef.
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday September 3rd 2017, 02:13 PM
E
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
No better place today!! Huge turtle 🐢 on the reef, Manatees in the canal.
Tropical Legend: The Horseshoe Wednesday August 30th 2017, 02:14 PM
SE
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Gorgeous!!!
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Sunday August 27th 2017, 02:26 PM
SE
7kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
60
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Jim:
Beautiful day up north, we have the reef to ourselves except for the dolphins!!🐬🐬
Tropical Adventure: The Horseshoe Friday July 28th 2017, 02:24 PM
S
3kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
70
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jim:
Beautiful day at The Horseshoe!!
Tropical Adventure: The Horseshoe Sunday August 23rd 2015, 02:12 PM
NE
9kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
30
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Divers and snorkelers have seen sting rays and hogfish on some of our northern reefs.
Tropical Adventure: The Horseshoe Tuesday August 18th 2015, 02:15 PM
E
9kts
Wind Conditions
1-2 feet
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Owen:
Divers & snorkelers are having a wonderful time at some of our northern shallow reefs.
Tropical Adventure: The Horseshoe Sunday August 9th 2015, 04:07 PM
SW
6kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
20
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain C.C.:
Brittle brittle brittle star, how I wonder what you are
Tropical Adventure: The Horseshoe Sunday June 28th 2015, 01:57 PM
E
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Perfect conditions for diving and snorkeling!!! Come dive with Rainbow Reef!
Tropical Adventure: The Horseshoe Saturday June 20th 2015, 03:02 PM
E
8kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Owen:
Beautiful day on the reef with turtles and nurse sharks!
Tropical Adventure: The Horseshoe Monday November 10th 2014, 03:56 PM
SW
5kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
40
feet
Visibility
None
Current
From Captain Corbin:
Cool breeze, warm water.
Tropical Odyssey: The Horseshoe Wednesday August 13th 2014, 04:08 PM
S
7kts
Wind Conditions
< 1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
NE
Slight
Current
From Captain Alecia:
Big bait balls =Happy divers :)
Tropical Adventure: The Horseshoe Wednesday February 26th 2014, 03:03 PM
SE
10kts
Wind Conditions
1 foot
Wave Height
50
feet
Visibility
SE
Slight
Current
From Captain Jordan:
Hanging at the horseshoe. Waves are small and the water is blue. Divers just had a great time at the Christ Statue, waiting to see what they find here....

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