

Best for advanced divers, 20-73m, shore entry, strong current.
Harvey's Cave is a technical shore-entry cave system in Northwest Florida Springs, reaching depths between 20 and 73 metres. The site presents a challenging overhead environment characterised by strong currents and variable visibility ranging from 1 to 18 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13 and 25 degrees Celsius, with a warm halocline noted at 49 metres. Due to the significant depth, entanglement risks, and complex navigation, this site is strictly for advanced divers with formal cave certification. Divers must maintain precise buoyancy control and monitor gas supplies closely. Night diving is possible for qualified teams, though the hazard profile increases significantly in low-light conditions.
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The tie-off point is located in the middle of the sink on some trees at about 20 feet depth.
The access path down to the water is prone to erosion and is becoming difficult to navigate.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-73m
Visibility
1-18m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
13-25°C
Current
Strong
No, this site is for advanced divers only. Formal cave certification is a hard requirement for all divers entering the system.
The cave system reaches depths between 20 and 73 metres.
Harvey's Cave is accessed via a shore entry.
Hazards include significant depth, strong currents, low and variable visibility, and the risks associated with an overhead cave environment, such as entanglement.
No, this is a technical cave diving site that requires advanced certification and equipment.
Diving at Harvey's Cave in Crawfordville requires the following certifications: Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Harvey's Cave in Crawfordville. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 25°C.
Harvey's Cave in Crawfordville can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Harvey's Cave in Crawfordville typically ranges from 1 metres to 18 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.