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Blue Water Park

Alabama, United StatesDirections
Open Water suggested1–43 m (4–140 ft) depthShore entry

Blue Water Park at a glance

Blue Water Park is an intermediate shore dive site in Alabama, United States with depths of 1.2–42.7 m (4–140 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Bluegill, Bream/sunfish, and Turtle. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:04

Wind forecast for this hour · 10:00 · run 22 h ago
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Site hazards: Cold below thermoclines (bottom 52-54 F year-round, 2-3 thermoclines); depth to 140 ft exceeds recreational training levels in places; reduced summer visibility (~25 ft); silt-out potential near platforms and sunken attractions.

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Tue
Fri7:00–19:00 favorable

4 kn wind (4 kn wind)

Sat7:00–19:00 favorable

5 kn wind (5 kn wind)

Sun8:00–10:00 moderate, 10:00–19:00 favorable

7 kn wind (7 kn wind)

Mon8:00–19:00 favorable

5 kn wind (5 kn wind)

Tue8:00–18:00 favorable

2 kn wind (2 kn wind)

Wed8:00–18:00 favorable

3 kn wind (3 kn wind)

ThuNot 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 6:33 · Sunrise 6:58 · Sunset 18:04 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo wind · updated 22 Oct, 12:21 GMT-5

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Bluegill, Bream/sunfish, Catfish
Best time: Year-round; winter offers the best visibility (50-100 ft) while summer surface temps reach ~86 F with ~25 ft visibility. Open Fri-Sun in season; Nov-Mar and weekdays by appointment.

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, 83% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
  2. February, 79% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
  3. March, 83% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
  4. April, 84% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 10 knots
  5. May, 91% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  6. June, 99% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 6 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 99% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots
  9. September, 93% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 7 knots
  10. October, 96% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  11. November, 93% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 8 knots
  12. December, 91% of days have historically been favorable, wind has typically been 9 knots

July 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

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

A 26-acre flooded limestone quarry in Pelham, Alabama, operated as a full-service dive park and billed as Alabama's premier inland dive site. Depths range from about 4 to 140 ft with an average of 100 ft, three 20-ft training platforms, training pools with 4- and 10-ft platforms, and sunken attractions including fire trucks, cars, boats, and a school bus. Surface temperatures hit 86 F in summer while the bottom stays 52-54 F; visibility runs ~25 ft in summer and 50-100 ft in winter. Full facilities on site: bathrooms, outdoor showers, gear tables, rentals, and air/nitrox fills.

shore

Cold below thermoclines (bottom 52-54 F year-round, 2-3 thermoclines); depth to 140 ft exceeds recreational training levels in places; reduced summer visibility (~25 ft); silt-out potential near platforms and sunken attractions.

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