Ginnie Spring
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Ginnie Spring offers some of Florida Keys's richest cave diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Ginnie Spring isn't your typical Keys dive, because, well, it’s not in the Keys. You’ll find this freshwater cavern system a good drive north of Orlando, offering a completely different kind of dive. The main draw is the cavern itself, especially the "Ballroom," a large chamber where the sun streams in, creating these incredible light rays through the tannin-stained water. It’s mostly about the geology and the sheer fun of cavern diving, rather than hunting for specific fish, though you might spot a few freshwater flounder or a curious American eel. We’d suggest it for divers looking to try something new, perhaps those who appreciate the quiet, almost ethereal beauty of a freshwater spring dive. Just remember, it can get chilly, even in summer.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Nearest Dive Centres to Ginnie Spring
Dive shops near Ginnie Spring
Cave Country Dive Shop
Amigo's Dive Center
Scuba Monkey Dive Center LLC
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ginnie Spring
Ginnie Spring Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ginnie Spring, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 8725520 - Fort Myers, FL (28km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 20.9–31.1°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Current Speed
0 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Salinity
35.98 PSU
Wind Speed
2.7 m/s
5.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.5 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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