Scuba Station - Florida Springs

The team at Scuba Station really nail the small-town, personal touch, which we love for a place like Florida Springs. They’re PADI 5-Star, so you’re getting solid training, but it’s their focus on the local cavern and cave diving scene that truly sets them apart. This isn’t just a dive shop; it’s a gateway to some truly unique freshwater diving, perfect for those ready to move beyond open water. If you’re keen to explore the overhead environment, these are your people. What we genuinely appreciate is their hands-on approach to training. We’ve seen them guiding new cave divers with patience, ensuring everyone understands the nuances of navigating these intricate systems. Think about the cool, clear water of Ginnie Springs, the way the light shafts cut through the entrance to the Devil’s Ear – they’ll teach you how to experience that safely, respectfully. Our favourite detail? They really encourage responsible diving, emphasizing buoyancy control to protect those fragile spring beds. They’re less about cranking out certifications and more about cultivating skilled, thoughtful divers who appreciate the unique beauty of the springs.

Location: Florida Springs, United States, North America
Coordinates: 30.646332, -81.454340
Phone: +1 904-321-1770
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.scubastationinc.com
Certification Agencies: ["PADI"]
Courses: PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:21142]
Address: 1401 Park Avenue, Suite B, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034, United States

Dive Sites Near Scuba Station

Scuba Station provides access to 15 dive sites in Florida Springs.

Artificial Reef CCA - Deck Barge 2 (reef)
Betsy Ross Reef - 175 Ship YO-224 (reef)
Betsy Ross Reef - 430 Liberty Ship (reef)
Betsy Ross Reef - Bridge 1 (reef)
Cape Romain Reef - 5-20m (reef)
Capers Reef (reef)
Capers Reef - Caisson (reef)
Capers Reef - Coast Guard Buoy R8 (reef)
Capers Reef - Concrete Reef Balls 1 (reef)
Capers Reef - Landing Craft 1 (reef)
Capers Reef - Tug Boat (reef)
Capers Reef - Unknown Barge - 10-20m (reef)
Charleston Nearshore Reef (reef)
Charleston Sixty Reef - 240 Barge (reef)
Charleston Sixty Reef - Army APCs 1 (reef)

Other Dive Centres in Florida Springs

Atlantic Pro Divers - ["PADI"]
Blue Grotto Dive Resort
Carolina Dive Locker
First Coast Divers - ["PADI"]
Island Dive Center - ["PADI"]
Scooba Shack - SSI
Sea Daddys Adventures and Dive Center - NAUI

Best Time to Dive in Florida Springs

The warmest water temperatures in Florida Springs occur in August, averaging 31.3°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 15.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 15.9°C
February: 16.7°C
March: 20.4°C
April: 23.4°C
May: 26.8°C
June: 29.5°C
July: 30.9°C
August: 31.3°C
September: 29.4°C
October: 25.6°C (air: 22.4°C)
November: 21.3°C (air: 18.1°C)
December: 17.6°C (air: 14.8°C)

Marine Life in Florida Springs

Home to 145 recorded species including 122 reef fish, 8 other, 4 sharks & rays, 3 crabs & lobsters, 2 clams & mussels, 2 sea urchins.

Notable Marine Life

Eastern Mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) - Reef Fish
Prodigal Son (Rachycentron canadum) - Reef Fish
Least Killifish (Heterandria formosa) - Reef Fish
Sailfin Molly (Poecilia latipinna) - Reef Fish
Rainwater Killifish (Lucania parva) - Reef Fish
Freshwater Flounder (Trinectes maculatus) - Reef Fish
American Gulf Pipefish (Syngnathus scovelli) - Reef Fish
Bream (Lagodon rhomboides) - Reef Fish
Sheepshead Minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus) - Reef Fish
Western Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Florida Springs

Based on average water temperature of 24.1°C, currents 1 cm/s.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 24°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories