

Best for intermediate divers, 2-24m, shore entry, mild current.
Troy Springs is a freshwater spring system in Florida featuring a 19th-century wooden steamboat wreck resting at a depth of 24 metres. The site offers visibility between 15 and 30 metres, allowing divers to view the hull structure before descending. While the site is accessible via a straightforward shore entry, it presents overhead environments including caves and the wreck itself. Divers should be prepared for depths averaging 20 metres and mild currents that can shift. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, and showers. Due to the overhead nature of the wreck and cave features, advanced training is recommended for those planning to explore these specific areas.
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Despite the open water certification requirement, the wreck and cave features at depth make overhead-environment training a practical advantage before you dive here. Arrive early to make the most of the light filtering down into the spring basin.
Located at 674 N.E. Troy Springs Road, Branford, FL 32008. Access is via a boardwalk system.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 24m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
The spring basin supports a variety of freshwater habitat life, though specific species are not confirmed at this location.
While the minimum requirement is open water certification, the presence of overhead environments like caves and a wreck makes this site better suited for intermediate divers with appropriate training.
Depths at the site range from 2 to 24 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Troy Springs is accessed via a straightforward shore entry.
Snorkelling is possible, though the primary features of the wreck and cave systems are located at depth.
Diving at Troy Springs in Branford requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Troy Springs in Branford are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Troy Springs in Branford typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Troy Springs in Branford typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.