Buford Spring
Buford Spring, located in the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area in Hernando County, Florida, is a prime dive site for experienced divers. To access the site, divers must check-in at an iron ranger located at the main entrance off US 19 and pay a daily fee of $3.00. The maximum depth of the dive is approximately 50 meters (165 feet) at the siphoning downstream end of the main cavern or cave.
The dive offers a unique underwater experience with inflows from outflowing areas at a depth of 140 feet. Additionally, slow flow can be observed from low bedding planes on the left side of the cavern at a depth range of 60 to 70 feet.
With a visibility of 23 meters, Buford Spring provides clear and breathtaking views of its underwater environment. The maximum depth of 35 meters makes it suitable for experienced divers who are comfortable exploring deeper waters.
Buford Springs is easily accessible and is located on Indigo Lane in Hernando County, Florida, within close proximity to other notable dive locations in the United States. As a popular dive spot, it offers divers an unforgettable diving experience in a beautiful natural setting.
The dive offers a unique underwater experience with inflows from outflowing areas at a depth of 140 feet. Additionally, slow flow can be observed from low bedding planes on the left side of the cavern at a depth range of 60 to 70 feet.
With a visibility of 23 meters, Buford Spring provides clear and breathtaking views of its underwater environment. The maximum depth of 35 meters makes it suitable for experienced divers who are comfortable exploring deeper waters.
Buford Springs is easily accessible and is located on Indigo Lane in Hernando County, Florida, within close proximity to other notable dive locations in the United States. As a popular dive spot, it offers divers an unforgettable diving experience in a beautiful natural setting.
Diving Conditions Score for Buford Spring
6.3
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Buford Spring
Depth
35m
Visibility
23m
Experience Level
expert
Weather Conditions for Buford Spring
Wave Height
0.14m
Wind Speed
15.3 m/s
Water Temp
32.1°C
Visibility
32.6km
Cloud Cover
49%
Wave Period
4.6s
Air Temperature
34.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Buford Spring
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Dive Score Chart for Buford Spring
Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.48730512820513/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.14m, Wind 3.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 8.137599999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Buford Spring: 06:00
Sunset at Buford Spring: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Buford Spring are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
11:00Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.14m (4.55s), Wind: 3.2 m/s
Safest Overall
9:00Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.14m (4.4s), Wind: 2.7 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 1.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Buford SpringAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Buford Spring
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Buford Spring
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.1/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Buford Spring
February
Score: 9.1
December
Score: 9.1
January
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for Buford Spring
Water Temp
26.6°C / 79.9°F
June
Visibility
16.1m / 52.8ft
December
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Buford Spring
Buford Spring shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (26.6°C) and January the coldest (10.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 0.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during February to April, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 29, 2026
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