Vortex Spring
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Vortex Spring offers some of Florida Keys's richest cave diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Vortex Spring is a peculiar spot, a freshwater cavern dive in the Florida panhandle. The main basin is fifty feet deep, and you’ll find it well-lit by the sun. We’ve seen a lot of Koi, Gar, and huge Catfish cruising around there, plus plenty of Bass and Blue Gill. It’s a good place for newer divers to practice buoyancy in a less demanding environment. The cavern itself stretches a hundred yards, dropping to 115 feet, and that’s where things get more interesting and definitely darker. You’ll want good lights for that section. It’s a unique experience, a different kind of dive for sure.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Vortex Spring
Vortex Spring Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Vortex 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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