King Spring
King Spring, located at the Crystal River head in Tarpon Springs, Florida, is a remarkable dive site that is sure to captivate advanced and expert divers. This incredible Florida spring offers an impressive maximum depth of 12m and spans a diameter of 200ft. With an average visibility of 10m, divers can expect a clear and immersive underwater experience.
For added convenience, King Spring provides essential amenities such as bathrooms and air fills, ensuring that divers have everything they need for a successful and enjoyable dive. To access this stunning dive site, you have the option to rent a boat from the nearby dive shop or bring your own vessel.
As the largest of the spring-heads in Kings Bay, King Spring holds significant historical importance. In fact, it is the original spring that led to the establishment of the refuge in 1983. Located on North Circle Drive, Citrus County, Florida, 34429, United States, King Spring offers divers an unforgettable diving adventure in the beautiful waters of Florida.
For added convenience, King Spring provides essential amenities such as bathrooms and air fills, ensuring that divers have everything they need for a successful and enjoyable dive. To access this stunning dive site, you have the option to rent a boat from the nearby dive shop or bring your own vessel.
As the largest of the spring-heads in Kings Bay, King Spring holds significant historical importance. In fact, it is the original spring that led to the establishment of the refuge in 1983. Located on North Circle Drive, Citrus County, Florida, 34429, United States, King Spring offers divers an unforgettable diving adventure in the beautiful waters of Florida.
Diving Conditions Score for King Spring
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for King Spring
Depth
12m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for King Spring
Wave Height
0.42m
Wind Speed
22.3 m/s
Water Temp
30.8°C
Visibility
21.7km
Cloud Cover
50%
Wave Period
3.95s
Air Temperature
31.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for King Spring
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Dive Score Chart for King Spring
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 8.763220634920636/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.44m, Wind 0.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.865757575757575/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at King Spring: 06:00
Sunset at King Spring: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at King 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
13:00Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.44m (4.2s), Wind: 0.8 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.5m, Wind: 4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for King SpringAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at King 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 King Spring
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for King Spring
December
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 9.0
January
Score: 8.9
Ideal Conditions for King Spring
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
June
Visibility
16.0m / 52.5ft
December
Wave Height
0.9m / 3.0ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for King Spring
King Spring shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.0°C) and January the coldest (10.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.9m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 20, 2026
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