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Blue Water Park

Alabama, United States
Open Water suggested1–43 m depthShore entry

Blue Water Park at a glance

Blue Water Park is a 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 Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Catfish. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 5h 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

Best: Fri
Mon6:00–20:00
Tue6:00–20:00
Wed6:00–20:00
Thu6:00–20:00
Fri6:00–20:00
Sat7:00–20:00
Sun7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:29 · Sunrise 5:56 · Sunset 19:50

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 5h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, 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. Jan83% 10 kn
  2. Feb79% 10 kn
  3. Mar83% 10 kn
  4. Apr84% 10 kn
  5. May91% 8 kn
  6. Jun99% 7 kn
  7. Jul100% 6 kn
  8. Aug99% 7 kn
  9. Sep93% 7 kn
  10. Oct96% 8 kn
  11. Nov93% 8 kn
  12. Dec91% 9 kn

July 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
  • CatfishCommonly seen
  • Bream/sunfishCommonly seen
  • Japanese koiCommonly seen
  • CarpCommonly seen
  • Freshwater jellyfishSeasonal
  • TurtlesOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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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.

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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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