How deep is Alexander Springs?

Alexander Springs ranges from 1.5 to 7.6 metres deep (5–25 feet) — a shallow dive. It is a freshwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Alexander Springs a shore dive or a boat dive?

Alexander Springs is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

When is the best time to dive Alexander Springs?

Year-round at 72°F; weekday mornings for the fewest swimmers and best visibility before sand gets stirred up. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Alexander Springs?

Divers at Alexander Springs in United States commonly report sightings of Bluegill, Largemouth bass, American alligator, Softshell turtle, and Longnose gar. Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Longnose gar are recorded as common sightings, while American alligator and Softshell turtle are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Shore entry

Alexander Springs

Florida, United StatesDirections

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 Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and American alligator. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 1h ago

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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: Sat

Fri14:00–17:00

Sat8:00–20:00

Sun8:00–20:00

Mon8:00–20:00

Tue8:00–20:00

Wed8:00–20:00

Thu8:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:45 · Sunrise 7:09 · Sunset 19:36

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 1h 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: 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.

Jan92% 8 kn
Feb95% 8 kn
Mar95% 9 kn
Apr92% 9 kn
May100% 8 kn
Jun97% 8 kn
Jul99% 7 kn
Aug96% 8 kn
Sep96% 8 kn
Oct94% 9 kn
Nov96% 8 kn
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

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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