RECOMMENDATIONS: Justin's guide to Fort Lauderdale SCUBA diving:

Justin's guide to Fort Lauderdale SCUBA diving:

deepbluedivers.net/ Deep Blue Divers is near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea which is a good shore-dive. You can rent tanks and gear there and then walk several blocks to the ocean or drive and wait for a good parking spot. You have to pay for parking. (Bring your Quarters)

coastalmarinediving.com Coastal Marine Diver's Supply is on the way to Hollywood Beach which is a good shore-dive.  You have to pay for parking at Hollywood Beach. (Bring your Quarters). We can give you exact directions if you need it.

The Blue Runner is Coastal Marine Diver's Supply dive charter boat out of Port of Fort Lauderdale. You have to pay for parking.

SCUBATYME.com SCUBATYME Charter from Pompano Inlet- they go to some really shallow 20ft-30ft deep reefs that still have good sea life. The ancient mariner is broken-up wreck with a large anchor on a shallow reef. Asks if they are doing 2 shallow or a deep and a shallow on the boat ride. This boat is a bit higher-class with a large selection of free 'brand-name' sodas, free-cut pineapple between dives and a very steady ride. As a consequence the charter is a bit more expensive. You have to drop-off your gear by the boat in a tight parking lot, then pay for parking.

sunny.org is the webcam in Fort Lauderdale Beach. If you can see the reef outlined clearly on the webcam when it is sunny out it will probably be good diving in south Florida.