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Is it easy to find the reef at Lauderdale-By-The Sea and is it worth it?
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Great map.
Nitrox_DiverNY
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I love Lauderdale by the sea. The reef is very easy to get out to and has lots of fish, nurse sharks and turtles. There usually isn't much current either. I think its definitely worth the trip. The reef starts half way out the dock and continues well past the end. Its a very laid back place to dive
We can generally park on Daturo .. even if it's not in the few recessed spots next to the beach. There is metered street parking just up the street too. A short 1/2 block walk to the beach, good exercise when geared up 
If diving in pairs of course you can drop gear off at the rinse station/benches, you'll find showers, a hose and a few benches to setup and wash up afterwards.
If diving in pairs of course you can drop gear off at the rinse station/benches, you'll find showers, a hose and a few benches to setup and wash up afterwards.
Think it’s Datura Avenue but close enough for out-of-towners to get to the right location.
Parking is the hard part of dive logistics for LbtS shore dives. I can’t emphasize enough arriving early before your desired splash time. This avoids rushing around under pressure to find a parking spot and then having to “sprint” in your exposure suit back to the prep area.
Don’t know @Jaan Leemet above but definitely like his DryFob product. Just one more little thing that makes a big difference towards a relaxed frame of mind before splashing on a shore dive.
Parking is the hard part of dive logistics for LbtS shore dives. I can’t emphasize enough arriving early before your desired splash time. This avoids rushing around under pressure to find a parking spot and then having to “sprint” in your exposure suit back to the prep area.
Don’t know @Jaan Leemet above but definitely like his DryFob product. Just one more little thing that makes a big difference towards a relaxed frame of mind before splashing on a shore dive.
Returning to the topic of parking in the vicinity of Datura Avenue again…
I am totally loving my Transit 250 medium roof cargo van.
Park on the street or in the parking lot.
Rig kit in the shade of the van.
Change in the van.
Dive.
Rinse kit at the public showerhead.
De-rig kit in the van.
Shower at the public showerhead.
Change into dry clothes in the van.
Go about the rest of the day actually freshened up.
I can’t imagine doing this out of a sedan or SUV with the same success.
You sedan and SUV folks are tough!
I am totally loving my Transit 250 medium roof cargo van.
Park on the street or in the parking lot.
Rig kit in the shade of the van.
Change in the van.
Dive.
Rinse kit at the public showerhead.
De-rig kit in the van.
Shower at the public showerhead.
Change into dry clothes in the van.
Go about the rest of the day actually freshened up.
I can’t imagine doing this out of a sedan or SUV with the same success.
You sedan and SUV folks are tough!
Hahahaha. That sounds like a great setup!!
Texasguy
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Hope you found the reef.
How far north/south does the reef reach? I'm staying near Flamingo Drive, which is just south of Palm Ave. Does the reef come far enough south that I can just walk out into the water and swim east, or will I have to walk up the beach a bit before getting in?
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