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Alexander Springs

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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 (5–25 ft) 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 Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and American alligator. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 18:00–19:00 · moderate · sunset 18:45

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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

Mon18:00–19:00 moderate

11 kn wind (11 kn wind)

Tue8:00–15:00 moderate, 15:00–17:00 favorable, 17:00–19:00 moderate

8 kn wind (8 kn wind)

Wed8:00–9:00 favorable, 9:00–10:00 moderate, 10:00–11:00 favorable, 11:00–17:00 moderate, 17:00–19:00 favorable

8 kn wind (8 kn wind)

Thu8:00–11:00 favorable, 11:00–13:00 moderate, 13:00–17:00 favorable, 17:00–19:00 moderate

9 kn wind (9 kn wind)

Fri8:00–19:00 favorable

8 kn wind (8 kn wind)

Sat8:00–10:00 moderate, 10:00–19:00 favorable

8 kn wind (8 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 7:10 · Sunrise 7:34 · Sunset 18:45 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 25 Oct, 13:17 GMT-4

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Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Longnose gar
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. January, 92% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  2. February, 95% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  3. March, 95% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
  4. April, 92% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
  5. May, 100% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots, historically most favorable
  6. June, 97% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  7. July, 99% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots
  8. August, 96% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  9. September, 96% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  10. October, 94% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots
  11. November, 96% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  12. December, 95% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots

May has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated July 2026

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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