Local Diving - Boynton Reef Sites - Gulf Stream

Gulf Stream is named for the community that lies due West of the reef. The reef features alternating 2 to 3 foot high ledges that occasionally jut up to 10 feet high. Another distinguishing feature is the soft sand that bounds the reef to the West. The soft sand is a favorite resting place for Southern Stingrays.

Marine Life    Reef Structure Photos Peter Schulz

Reef Cross Section

If you want to see a 10 foot high shore facing ledge and look for Stingrays in the sand, start in Zone 3 and follow the reef North.  

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

Zone 1 60 - 65 Feet Sand

Zone 2 60 - 65 Feet Sand

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 Sand

Or, start your dive in Zone 7 and follow the outside fingers to the North. Here you will find dramatic sand fingers cut into the main reef system. Explore each finger by swimming East and West in the finger. Then head North to the next finger. Expect to see large Jacks, Grouper, and an occasional Jewfish on this route --- particularly in the undercuts in the fingers.