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Alexander Springs

3.6 — based on 18 community signals
4.4 12 especies 43 colaboradores

Spring-fed freshwater dive site in Florida offering year-round diving with diverse aquatic life and clear water.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginnerFreshwater

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
6.3 kn
Olas
m
Agua
—°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ENE (40%)
Now: E (79°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0m
+0.0 m0 m+0.0 m
Ahora +0.0m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV7.55 · high Aire PM2.59 · good 07:12 19:27
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 10.7 8 0mm
09-19 9.4 7 2mm
09-20 6.8 8 0mm
09-21 6.1 7 0mm
09-22 7 7 0mm
09-23 6.8 6 1mm
09-24 8.3 7 0mm

About this spot

Alexander Springs is a natural spring system in central Florida that draws divers year-round. The site features clear spring water flowing through a scenic natural environment, making it accessible to divers of various experience levels. The spring's consistent conditions and stable ecosystem support a variety of freshwater species and aquatic plants. The site is open to the public and offers divers the chance to explore a unique freshwater environment. Local observations have documented 12 species sightings in the area, giving divers a good sense of what to expect underwater. Community videos from the site showcase the visibility and character of the spring. Because Alexander Springs operates outside a marine protected area, standard dive protocols apply. The stable conditions and year-round accessibility make it a reliable choice for divers planning a Florida trip without seasonal constraints.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Estados Unidos: 87 Sitios desde Manantiales hasta el Océano Abierto

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

Costa

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 7009km · ~1612kg · €29

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Alexander Springs?

Alexander Springs is diveable year-round. Water conditions remain consistent throughout the seasons, so you can plan a visit whenever it suits your schedule. Spring and fall typically offer comfortable surface conditions.

What's the typical depth and difficulty at Alexander Springs?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings for Alexander Springs are not documented in available sources. We recommend contacting local dive operators or visiting the site beforehand to assess conditions and determine suitability for your experience level.

What marine life can I see at Alexander Springs?

Twelve species have been documented at Alexander Springs. The spring ecosystem supports freshwater fish and aquatic life typical of Florida spring systems. Community videos available online show the variety of creatures inhabiting the site.

Do I need permits to dive Alexander Springs?

Alexander Springs is not within a marine protected area, so standard access rules apply. Check with local authorities or site management for any entry fees, hours of operation, or equipment requirements before your visit.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

85 registros · 22 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Trichechus manatus

Mammalia · Trichechidae
GBIF
Última observación:
5 ene 2026
×4registros

Pomacea maculata

Gastropoda · Ampullariidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×1registros

Corbicula fluminea

Bivalvia · Cyrenidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×1registros

Crassostrea virginica

Bivalvia · Ostreidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 ene 2026
×1registros

Argopecten gibbus

Bivalvia · Pectinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 ene 2026
×1registros

Sphyrna tiburo

Elasmobranchii · Sphyrnidae
GBIF
Última observación:
2 ene 2026
×1registros

Trichechus manatus latirostris

Florida manatee
Mammalia · Trichechidae
OBIS
Última observación:
8 mar 2020
×2registros

Trichechus manatus latirostris

Florida manatee
Mammalia · Trichechidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 ago 2019
×3registros

Trichechus manatus latirostris

Florida manatee
Mammalia · Trichechidae
OBIS
Última observación:
8 nov 2018
×3registros

Trichechus manatus latirostris

Florida manatee
Mammalia · Trichechidae
OBIS
Última observación:
31 ene 2017
×2registros

Trichechus manatus latirostris

Florida manatee
Mammalia · Trichechidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 jul 2016
×3registros

Trichechus manatus latirostris

Florida manatee
Mammalia · Trichechidae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 jun 2015
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Exploring Alexander Springs with Diving Unicorns | Ocala National Forest

Salty Locs
💬 3 top comments
  • OMG Salty!! Did you not tell them about your Channel?? This was an awesome video!! Unicorns of diving is a great name for mi gente!! LOL Ok, you messing with sharks, bears, gators, LION fish!! LOL Keep up the great awesome work! I am going to look up the unicorns!!

    @reggiemurphy1523 · 👍 0
  • Awesome Salty glad you found the group you guys had fun ...your Dinner was great love me some Bush's grillin Beans ...that crab 🦀 boil was Delicious too. ..and I'll end with your Handsome Son looking like Mom... Stay Salty my Friend 😂💖

    @pamelajohnson6463 · 👍 0
  • Good job on the tent

    @barrytcoxscuba · 👍 0

A Day at Alexander Springs

Finding The Dive
💬 3 top comments
  • Gotta agree with Keith, the otters were really cool! Great job guys!

    @roguewavemichigandiving2754 · 👍 1
  • Phenomenal footage beautiful scenery of a world beneath us is just incredible keep up doing a great job

    @marcustaylor4095 · 👍 1
  • You guys did a great job on the video, keep it up.

    @palmer0742 · 👍 1

45 Foot Surface Dive in Alexander Springs, FLA

Carson Morton
wind peaks Apr-Mar-May, calmest Aug-Sep-Jul, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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