Pauls Reef

Pauls Reef

West Palm Beach Dive Sites

Pauls Reef is located near the town Lake Worth and is four miles south of the better known Breakers Reef.

Palm Beach – Reef Diving

Breakers Reef is a well known and popular reef with many dive sites located upon its length but Pauls Reef has far more marine life especially fish inhabiting its extensive formation.

This reef which has a depth of 45 – 60 feet gives you the opportunity to uncover a vast array of marine life with soft and hard corals, sponges, fish, crustaceans, lobsters, turtles and more.

One of the reasons this reef is so popular is that it is a great site for night diving when you will see sleeping parrotfish, corals feeding in the currents, octopus stalking prey and a host of other creatures going about their lives under your torchlight.

Pauls Reef is a spectacular drift dive and as you are carried by the current you will see orange elephant ear sponges, sea fans, a huge variety of soft corals and tube sponges which all provide a great backdrop to the view and provide a stunning habitat for the marine life.

The northern tip of the reef then provides a series of jumps which adds to the interest and variety of this reef.

West Palm Beach Scuba Videos

One of the attractions of West Palm Beach scuba diving is that you will be able to take underwater photographs or underwater videos such as the one below. With excellent light and clear waters you will be able to get some excellent shots.

This video shows Breakers Reef which is 4 miles north of Pauls Reef but you get a clear picture of what to expect when diving these reefs. (Press the button second right on the bottom of the video player to see it in full screen)…

Terence’s Log

4 miles south of Breakers Reef you will find this fabulous reef which is nothing short of spectacular. You will see large barrel sponges and other sponges and corals which this reef is so well known for.

Keep an eye out on the sand where you will see sting rays, sand dollars, conch and helmet shells all of which adds value to this drift dive because there is so much to see and the colors are stunning.