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Eagle's Nest

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Eagle's Nest at a glance

Eagle's Nest is an expert shore dive site in Florida, United States with depths of 21.3–94.5 m (70–310 ft). Typically most favorable Jun–Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Cave crayfish (troglobitic). Recent reports put the water around 31°C (88°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 14h ago

0.1 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 31°C · seasonal avg 30°C

Site hazards: DEADLY ADVANCED CAVE DIVE. Full overhead environment with mapped depths to 310 ft (94.5 m); descent chute opens into a huge ballroom with upstream and downstream tunnels and a large debris cone. Hazards

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Fri8:00–20:00

Sat8:00–20:00

Sun8:00–20:00

Mon8:00–20:00

Tue8:00–20:00

Wed8:00–19:00

Thu8:00–19:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:49 · Sunrise 7:13 · Sunset 19:40

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 12 km from site · graded 14h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

Tide & slack timing

Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Best time: Year-round (spring-fed, ~72 F water). Dry season (late fall-spring) keeps the access road more passable; check WMA hunt dates before visiting.

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.

Jan94%15°C0.8 m
Feb95%18°C0.6 m
Mar94%21°C0.7 m
Apr96%24°C0.6 m
May99%28°C0.5 m
Jun100%30°C0.5 m
Jul100%32°C0.4 m
Aug96%32°C0.5 m
Sep98%30°C0.4 m
Oct97%26°C0.6 m
Nov99%22°C0.5 m
Dec96%18°C0.6 m

June and July havetypically 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

No dive shops mapped within 25 km. Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

Eagle's Nest is a remote sinkhole in the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area near Weeki Wachee, often called the 'Mount Everest of cave diving.' An unassuming pond drops through a narrow chute into an enormous ballroom and deep upstream/downstream tunnels mapped to 310 ft. It is acclaimed as one of the deadliest cave-diving sites in the world, with more than ten fatalities since 1981, and is restricted to fully cave-certified divers who register with FWC for each dive.

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DEADLY ADVANCED CAVE DIVE. Full overhead environment with mapped depths to 310 ft (94.5 m); descent chute opens into a huge ballroom with upstream and downstream tunnels and a large debris cone. Hazards — extreme depth (narcosis/decompression obligation, trimix territory), silt-outs, complex navigation, line traps, no direct ascent to surface, remote location with no cell service and long EMS response. More than 10 divers have died here, including non-cave-trained divers. Full cave certification and FWC registration required for every diver on every dive.

Can beginners dive Eagle's Nest?

Eagle's Nest is rated as expert difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 21.3 to 94.5 metres (70–310 feet). Access is from shore, with the entry recorded as an easy walk-in. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

How deep is Eagle's Nest?

Eagle's Nest ranges from 21.3 to 94.5 metres deep (70–310 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a saltwater site rated as expert difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Eagle's Nest a shore dive or a boat dive?

Eagle's Nest 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. No facilities are recorded at 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 Eagle's Nest?

Year-round (spring-fed, ~72 F water). Dry season (late fall-spring) keeps the access road more passable; check WMA hunt dates before visiting. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Eagle's Nest?

Divers at Eagle's Nest in United States commonly report sightings of Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Cave crayfish (troglobitic), American alligator (surface pond), and Catfish. Bluegill is recorded as common sightings, while Largemouth bass, Cave crayfish (troglobitic), American alligator (surface pond), and Catfish are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

What hazards are recorded at Eagle's Nest?

DEADLY ADVANCED CAVE DIVE. Full overhead environment with mapped depths to 310 ft (94.5 m); descent chute opens into a huge ballroom with upstream and downstream tunnels and a large debris cone. Hazards: extreme depth (narcosis/decompression obligation, trimix territory), silt-outs, complex navigation, line traps, no direct ascent to surface, remote location with no cell service and long EMS response. More than 10 divers have died here, including non-cave-trained divers. Full cave certification and FWC registration required for every diver on every dive. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.

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