Local Diving - Boynton Reef Sites - Briny Breezes

Briny Breezes is named for the community that lies due West of the reef. The reef is characterized by stretches of not very interesting reef that alternate with dramatic 10 foot high ledges with huge chunks of broken reef in the sand. It is in these sections that the bigger creatures like to spend their day resting.

When diving this section of the reef, swim a little faster when it's not so interesting and then slow down when you get to a spot you like. Also look out in the sand just West of the reef. Here you will find scrub coral and sponges. Just the place for a hungry turtle.

Marine Life    Reef Structure Photos Peter Schulz

Reef Cross Section

Follow the Main Ledge in Zone 3 or, if you want to look for even larger creatures, try the fingers in Zone 7.

West <--->East
Darker yellow areas indicate best zones to dive.

Zone 1 60 - 65 Feet Scattered Coral Heads

Zone 2 60 - 65 Feet Coral Rubble

Zone 3 50 - 65 Feet Inside Main Ledge

Zone 4 45 - 50 Feet Gorgonia Roll Off

Zone 5 40 - 45 Feet Gorgonia Flats

Zone 6 45 - 50 Feet Gorgonia Roll Off

Zone 7 50 - 80 Feet Outside Fingers

Zone 8 95 - 105 Feet Patch Reef