Who has the better diving and WHY? Miami vs. Ft Lauderdale

[Glock Diver]

To be more accurate, let's say Miami-Dade vs. Broward. Which has the better diving and why?

Here on ScubaBoard, I hear more about diving in the Ft. Lauderdale area, but maybe that's because there are more members from that area? I have a friend coming down for a long weekend in October, and she's trying to decide which city to stay in. We'd primarily be diving from my boat, doing reefs and wrecks. Thanks for the input!

 

[AceszHigh]

Boynton ;-)

 

[DebbyDiver]

Define "better".

 

[Moonglow]

Broward over Dade by a long way.

 

[Glock Diver]

Define "better".

The one that you prefer...

 

[DennisS]

I like beach diving so my choice is Broward. There's not much beach diving in Dade.

 

[deepstops]

They are very equal IMO as far as the actual diving goes but Broward has far better diving infrastructure to support diving (boats, fills, gear).

If you've got good GPS numbers, they are equal from a boat.

 

[The Chairman]

Another one for Boynton.

 

[LowVizWiz]

They are very equal IMO as far as the actual diving goes but Broward has far better diving infrastructure to support diving (boats, fills, gear).

If you've got good GPS numbers, they are equal from a boat.

+1 What he said...

The reefs in Key Biscayne are in much better shape than most of the reefs in Ft. Lauderdale and are not visited as frequently.

Visit divespots.com or get any half way decent chart for the area and you are set!

Deerfield Beach, Boynton Beach, Boca etc... have much healthier reefs than Ft. Lauderdale does IMO. It really depends where your boat is and how far are you willing to go for a dive.

 

[DebbyDiver]

Remember y'all, this is a guy and a friend and his boat. Boynton is all drift diving. Who buddies with whom?