Angel's Reef & the Barefoot Mailman
Angel's Reef sits on the second reef line south of the Deerfield Beach Pier. It's home to two underwater angel statues placed by Dixie Divers and the Barefoot Mailman statue, so it's a dive site with a lot of local history.
| Type | Reef / ledge |
|---|---|
| Depth | 40 ft on top to 45 ft at the sand |
| Skill level | Open Water (certified to 60 ft) |
| Area | Deerfield Beach |
The statues
The two angel statues are about 5 feet tall and weigh roughly 900 pounds each. One honors James Spencer Hyde, who died in November 2001, and the other celebrates the friendship of Deerfield Beach divers. The Barefoot Mailman statue, made in 1973, was added in 2015.
What you'll see
Lobster, moray eels and plenty of tropical fish live on the natural ledge around the statues.
Who can dive it
Open Water dive. This dive site is shallower than 60 feet (about 45 feet at its deepest), so Open Water divers can dive all of it with us. Not certified yet? Start with PADI Open Water. Want more confidence and more dive sites? Take PADI Advanced Open Water.
Dive it with DXDivers
Dive it with us on our dive boat, the Lady Go Diver, out of Deerfield Beach. Our captain picks the dive sites for each trip based on the conditions that day, so check the dive sites listed on each trip in our calendar, or call us at 954-420-0009.
See boat dive trips Call 954-420-0009
Diving often? Save with our dive trip packages, see all dive trips and tank fills, or book the whole boat with a private charter.
Nearby dive sites
- Copenhagen Nursery – 15 ft on top to 30 ft at the sand
- Rapa Nui Reef – 55 ft at the top of the barge to 68 ft at the sand
- Noula Express Wreck – 55 ft at the deck to 78 ft at the sand
- See all our local wrecks and reefs
FAQ
How deep is Angel's Reef?
About 40 feet on top and 45 feet at the sand, so it's a good dive for Open Water divers.
Who placed the angel statues?
Dixie Divers placed the two angel statues. The Barefoot Mailman statue was added in 2015.
How do I book a dive here?
Check the dive sites listed on each trip in our boat dive calendar, or call us at 954-420-0009. Our captain chooses the dive sites for each trip based on the conditions that day.
Depths and details come from our crew's dive site notes and public artificial reef records. Conditions change, so always follow your captain's and divemaster's briefing.
OUR LOCATION
DXDIVERS · 455 South Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 · (954) 420-0009