Shark ReefSteve’s Twin LedgesSuzzane’s LedgePompano 3rd ReefLost LedgePompano TrenchLighthouse LedgeHorseshoe ReefAbbey TooLabontee Reef

Shark Reef

Shark Reef
Location: Pompano Beach (outer reef) Description: Shark Reef is a continuation of the outer reef running parallel to the shoreline. The western edge of the collapse feature has the highest concentration of marine life. The northern half of the tract has the most definition. Sharks are seen occasionally on the eastern side (spurs & grooves),…
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Steve’s Twin Ledges

Steve’s Twin Ledges
Location: Pompano Beach (inner & middle reef) Description: Steve's Twin Ledges is located just south of the Pompano Beach Pier. Both Ledges run north and south parallel to the shoreline. The top of the western ledge is approximately 33 ft and drops to the west 5-7 ft to the sand. The eastern twin slops to…
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Suzzane’s Ledge

Suzzane’s Ledge
Location: Pompano Beach (ridge complex) Description: Most divers refer to this reef tract as the inner reef, when in fact this reef is growing on top of what scientist refer to as a ridge complex. The main ledge actually faces to the east, and runs parallel to the shore. Suzanne's ledge is actually a continuation…
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Pompano 3rd Reef

Pompano 3rd Reef
Location: Pompano Beach (outer reef) Description: A continuation of the outer reef , Pompano 3rd is a very nice broken reef with cliffs that provide good cover for marine life. The scenery is excellent. Coral, basket sponges, whips, and fans are common. Outside ledge has good lobster crevices when bugs are deep. Occasionally large grouper…
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Lost Ledge

Lost Ledge
Location: Pompano Beach (outer reef) Description: Lost ledge is a section of the outer reef running parallel to the shoreline just south of Hillsboro Inlet. This reef has a series of east, west facing ledges with rock mounds thrown in for confusion. A very extensive reef area. Can be navigationally challenging, hence the name. However…
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Pompano Trench

Pompano Trench
Location: Pompano Beach (outer reef) Description: The Army Corp of Engineers back in the 50's dug a trench through the reef to bury an outfall pipe that carries treated water to be discharged off shore in 100'. These are the only ledges in Broward county that run east and west. Inside the trench are sand…
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Lighthouse Ledge

Lighthouse Ledge
Location: Pompano Beach (outer reef) Description: like many South Florida Reefs, Lighthouse Ledge is a section of the outer reef, running parallel to the shoreline. The highest concentration of sea life and coral cover is on the western facing ledge (main ledge). A favorite reef for Dive Operators on rough days due to the close…
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Horseshoe Reef

Horseshoe Reef
Location: Pompano Beach (middle reef) Description: Great site with three horseshoe shaped re-entrants to the reef. Grouper, snapper, large moray eels, trumpet fish, & spotted drums have been seen here. Large numbers of small barracuda are common. The eastern side of the ledge has great ledges as well. Navigation: Navigation can be challenging, the reef…
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Abbey Too

Abbey Too
Location: Pompano Beach (outer reef) Description: Like many South Florida Reefs, Abbey Too Reef is a section of the outer reef, running parallel to the shoreline. The highest concentration of sea life and coral cover is on the western facing ledge (main ledge). There is a wide variety of reef fish. Grouper, snapper, jacks, barracuda,…
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Labontee Reef

Labontee Reef
Location: Pompano Beach (middle reef) Description: Nice shallow reef with an eastern and western facing ledge, running parallel to the shoreline. Tropicals are abundant here. This area is also known for lobster. A great training area in the sand on the western edge. Nurse sharks are seen here resting under the western ledge. Navigation: The…
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