Alexander Springs
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Alexander Springs offers some of Florida Keys's richest diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Alexander Springs offers a different kind of dive, perfect for when you want a break from the usual ocean sites. It's a spring-fed basin, not a reef, so don't expect corals, but you'll find plenty of freshwater critters doing their thing. We often spot schools of Least Killifish darting amongst the aquatic plants, and sometimes an American eel or a Gulf Flounder makes an appearance. Visibility is generally excellent, a welcome change from some of Florida's murkier spots, and the calm environment makes it a great place to practice buoyancy or just enjoy a relaxed dip. It's really suited for divers looking for something a bit unique, or those wanting to log some easy bottom time.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Alexander Springs
Alexander Springs Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Alexander Springs, sourced from NOAA buoy & Copernicus Marine data - nearest station: 8725520 - Fort Myers, FL (28km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
31.52°C
89°F · Range: 27.7–35.7°C
Air Temperature
28.3°C
83°F
Current Speed
1 cm/s
Direction: W (270°)
Salinity
36.45 PSU
Wind Speed
2.2 m/s
4.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1015.7 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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