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    Cherokee Sink dive site
    cenote
    15-30m
    Florida Springs, United States
    John S. Phipps

    Cherokee Sink

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Protected Area

    John S. Phipps

    Why dive here

    With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, seahorses, sea turtles and mantis shrimp - Cherokee Sink offers some of Florida Springs's richest cenote diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.

    Best timeApr–Jun
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Octopuses, Seahorses, Sea Turtles and Mantis Shrimp · 142+ species recorded
    Water16-31°C · warmest June, July, August
    CharacterCenote dive · max 15-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Cherokee Sink is a proper Florida cave dive, not a casual swim through. Entry is via a small, tight opening that quickly drops into darkness. We’ve found the passage to be silty in places, so good buoyancy control is essential to avoid messing up the visibility for others. This site is strictly for experienced cave-certified divers looking for a challenging penetration dive.

    Typical Cherokee Sink Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cherokee Sink

    Cherokee Sink Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cherokee Sink, sourced from Copernicus Marine Service (EU)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    26°C

    78°F · Range: 19.7–27.7°C

    Air Temperature

    22°C

    72°F

    Current Speed

    2 cm/s

    Direction: S (180°)

    Salinity

    32.94 PSU

    Wind Speed

    4.3 m/s

    8.4 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1014.6 hPa

    Based on 1 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)

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