Rainbow Spring
Protected Area
Crystal River
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Rainbow Spring offers some of Florida Keys's richest diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Rainbow Spring is a freshwater spring system offering a different kind of dive in the Keys. You'll find yourself drifting through clear water, observing species like western mosquitofish and sailfin mollies weaving through the vegetation. It’s a good option for divers looking to explore a unique freshwater environment, a quiet change from the usual reef dives. We’d recommend it for a relaxed afternoon.
Nearest Dive Centres to Rainbow Spring
Dive shops near Rainbow Spring
Sea Daddys Adventures and Dive Center
American Pro
Blue Grotto Dive Resort
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Rainbow Spring
Rainbow Spring Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rainbow 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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