Manatee Springs
Protected Area
Cedar Key Scrub
Why dive here
With 142+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, octopuses, seahorses, sea turtles and mantis shrimp - Manatee Springs offers some of Florida Springs's richest cave diving. Water ranges 16-31°C, warmest June, July, August.
Manatee Springs offers a peek into Florida's freshwater cave systems. You'll follow the main spring run, often sharing the water with its namesake manatees during cooler months. It's an accessible cavern dive, better suited for those new to overhead environments than experienced cave divers looking for deep penetration. Expect clear water most of the year, though heavy rains can stir things up.
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 Manatee Springs
Manatee Springs Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Manatee Springs, sourced from Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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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