Treasure Coast · United States · Reef
Jaycee Park and Conn Beach
Swim-throughs and cave-like openings within 90 m of the beach
Jaycee Park and Conn Beach is a shore dive on a reef that is unusual for the area, with a wide variety of shapes and formations. Between 45 and 90 m (150 to 300 feet) from shore it opens into large swim-throughs with cave-like openings, and at the south end flat rock slopes to within 1.5 m (five feet) of the surface, with a maximum depth of 6 m (20 feet).
Also known as Jaycee and Conn Beach.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Treasure Coast and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
Divers enter from the beach, with facilities, lifeguards and parking at Jaycee Park on the north end. The reef is unusual for the area, with a wide variety of shapes and formations, and from 45 to 90 m (150 to 300 feet) from shore it opens into large swim-through areas with cave-like openings. The deepest water on the site is 6 m (20 feet).
On the south end the reef changes character: flat rock formations slope up to within 1.5 m (five feet) of the surface. A surface float is highly recommended in addition to the required dive flag. The swim back to shore is over the same reef the dive went out on.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Treasure Coast: Diveable all year and no month stands out; the water averages about 22 °C in January, the coldest month, and 29 °C in August.
Know before you go
- A dive flag is required, and carrying a surface float as well is highly recommended so divers stay visible from the surface.
Sources
- Beach Dive Sites - Sebastian to Vero — Deep Six Dive & Watersports
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