Vortex Spring Suggest edit

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

NoneCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

April to OctoberBest months

24.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

10.0–20.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Vortex Spring is a popular freshwater dive site located in the Florida Panhandle, known for its clear water and unique underwater features. The spring is a natural karst spring that feeds into a large basin, providing divers with a unique environment to explore.

Divers can explore the spring's underwater cave system, which features a variety of formations and aquatic life. The main spring area offers a large basin with visibility often exceeding 20 meters, making it ideal for both novice and experienced divers.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: None Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 24.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 10.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rock vegetation Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting in the morning, wide-angle lenses recommended for cave formations

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