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Alexander Springs

Florida, United States
Open Water suggestedMild boil outflow over the vent; swimmers and snorkelers overhead in the shared swimming area; occasional alligators in the spring run; no overhead penetration (vent too small)2–8 m depthShore entry

Alexander Springs at a glance

Alexander Springs is a shore dive site in Florida, United States with depths of 1.5–7.6 m (5–25 ft). Typically most favorable May · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Redear sunfish. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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Site hazards: Mild boil outflow over the vent; swimmers and snorkelers overhead in the shared swimming area; occasional alligators in the spring run; no overhead penetration (vent too small)

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sun
Sun7:00–21:00
Mon7:00–21:00
Tue7:00–21:00
Wed7:00–21:00
Thu7:00–21:00
Fri7:00–21:00
Sat7:00–17:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:17 · Sunrise 6:43 · Sunset 20:21

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Redear sunfish
Best time: Year-round at 72°F; weekday mornings for the fewest swimmers and best visibility before sand gets stirred up.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan92% 8 kn
  2. Feb95% 8 kn
  3. Mar95% 9 kn
  4. Apr92% 9 kn
  5. May100% 8 kn
  6. Jun97% 8 kn
  7. Jul99% 7 kn
  8. Aug96% 8 kn
  9. Sep96% 8 kn
  10. Oct94% 9 kn
  11. Nov96% 8 kn
  12. Dec95% 8 kn

May hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Largemouth bassCommonly seen
  • BluegillCommonly seen
  • Redear sunfishCommonly seen
  • Longnose garCommonly seen
  • Striped mulletOccasionally seen
  • American eelRarely seen
  • Softshell turtleOccasionally seen
  • American alligatorOccasionally seen

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Site details

Alexander Springs is a first-magnitude spring in the Ocala National Forest and the only site in the forest where scuba diving is allowed. The broad, gin-clear pool slopes from a sandy swim beach to roughly 25 ft over the vent, making it one of Florida's best easy dives for newly certified divers and training classes. The recreation area includes a campground, bathhouse and canoe launch on the lush, palm-lined spring run.

shore

Mild boil outflow over the vent; swimmers and snorkelers overhead in the shared swimming area; occasional alligators in the spring run; no overhead penetration (vent too small) — open water diving only.

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