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Morrison Spring

3.8 — based on 17 community signals
4.3 12 especies 41 colaboradores

Morrison Spring is a year-round freshwater dive destination in Florida offering clear spring water and diverse aquatic life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginner

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
6.4 kn
Olas
m
Agua
—°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ENE (26%)
Now: ENE (78°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0m
+0.0 m0 m+0.0 m
Ahora +0.0m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV7.45 · high Aire PM2.56 · good 06:29 18:45
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 8.6 7 0mm
09-19 7.1 7 0mm
09-20 9.5 7 18mm
09-21 6.4 7 4mm
09-22 5.3 7 2mm
09-23 6.6 7 3mm
09-24 7.7 7 0mm

About this spot

Morrison Spring sits in north-central Florida as a natural spring-fed dive site accessible to divers of all levels. The spring produces consistent flow and clarity throughout the year, making it a reliable choice whether you're planning a winter escape or summer dive trip. The site supports a variety of fish species and aquatic vegetation typical of Florida's spring ecosystems. Divers can explore the spring basin and the run—the outflow channel that feeds downstream. The site is not within a marine protected area, so access is straightforward for recreational divers. Visibility and depth vary depending on water flow and season, but Morrison Spring remains popular for both training dives and leisure underwater exploration. Local community observations document 12 distinct species in the area, giving you a good sense of what to expect beneath the surface. Video documentation from the dive community is available, so you can preview conditions and dive sites before your visit. Water conditions remain stable year-round, so timing your trip depends more on your schedule than on seasonal restrictions.

📖 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

CostaArrecife

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 ↔ 7259km · ~1670kg · €30

Preguntas frecuentes

Is Morrison Spring open for diving year-round?

Yes. Morrison Spring is divable year-round with consistent conditions, so you can plan your trip whenever it suits your schedule.

What marine life can I see at Morrison Spring?

Community observations document 12 species in the area, including various fish found in Florida's spring systems. Check local dive reports and community videos for current sightings.

Do I need permits to dive Morrison Spring?

Morrison Spring is not within a marine protected area, so standard access applies. Always check with local authorities or dive operators for any current restrictions or entry requirements.

How can I learn more about conditions before I go?

Three community videos are available showing actual dive conditions at Morrison Spring. Review these and recent dive logs from the community to get a current picture of visibility and site layout.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

60 registros · 46 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Rostroraja eglanteria

Elasmobranchii · Rajidae
OBIS
Última observación:
27 ene 2022
×1registros

Rostroraja eglanteria

Elasmobranchii · Rajidae
OBIS
Última observación:
20 jun 2014
×1registros

Lytechinus variegatus

Echinoidea · Toxopneustidae
OBIS
Última observación:
8 jun 2013
×1registros
Profundidad:
30–31 m

Luidia lawrencei

Asteroidea · Luidiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
8 jun 2013
×1registros
Profundidad:
30–31 m

Coryrhynchus riisei

Malacostraca · Inachidae
OBIS
Última observación:
9 jun 2011
×2registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Encope aberrans

Echinoidea · Mellitidae
OBIS
Última observación:
9 jun 2011
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Lytechinus variegatus

Echinoidea · Toxopneustidae
OBIS
Última observación:
9 jun 2011
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Doryteuthis pleii

Cephalopoda · Loliginidae
OBIS
Última observación:
9 jun 2011
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Hermodice carunculata

Polychaeta · Amphinomidae
OBIS
Última observación:
8 jun 2011
×1registros
Profundidad:
22–26 m

Doryteuthis pleii

Cephalopoda · Loliginidae
OBIS
Última observación:
26 oct 2009
×1registros
Profundidad:
18–20 m

Arbacia punctulata

Echinoidea · Arbaciidae
OBIS
Última observación:
26 oct 2009
×1registros
Profundidad:
18–20 m

Spiophanes bombyx

Polychaeta · Spionidae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 jul 2004
×1registros
Profundidad:
4 m

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.

Morrison Springs Cavern Dive 3/25/23

John Sustarich
💬 3 top comments
  • Nice

    @peakbagger7682 · 👍 0
  • Does anybody remember a sign at the springs back in the 70's saying 22 divers have lost their lives in these springs will you be next??????????????? and the 22 was slashed out and 23 was inserted above? This was one of my open water dives while getting my PADI certification. I loved the dive and would like to go back and dive it again after 50 years

    @JerryHall-uk9ir · 👍 1
  • Nice vid. I dove it in '79. You just drove up, parked and did your thing. Now it's commercialized. What a shame. The lighting was too focused and bright. I doubled down on some 6V batteries and a car headlight. Don't wanna get into it, but when I turned on my $50 light, it lite the cave!! I have a few stories, but that's a later thing. Where are the eels??? That cave was littered with them back th

    @scottw.8871 · 👍 0

Morrison Springs Cavern Dive 9/18/22

John Sustarich
💬 1 top comments
  • Sweet! Great job guys! You guys diving singles, how deep down there by the sign?

    @buckyplayz1919 · 👍 1

Morrison Springs Cavern Dive Short

John Sustarich
wind peaks Feb-Apr-Mar, calmest Aug-Jul-Sep, 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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