Ben s Cavern
Protected Area
Peterson Cay National Park
Why dive here
With 367+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Ben s Cavern offers some of Abaco's richest cave diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Ben's Cavern, tucked away in Abaco, offers a classic Bahamian cave dive experience. Inside, you'll navigate through a labyrinth of chambers, admiring the stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over millennia. It's a site best suited for certified cave divers comfortable with overhead environments and navigating by line. Visibility inside the cavern tends to be excellent, making for a clear exploration.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ben s Cavern
Ben s Cavern Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ben s Cavern, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 8722670 - Lake Worth Pier, FL (297km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
28°C
83°F · Range: 25.1–30.8°C
Air Temperature
27°C
80°F
Current Speed
4.47 cm/s
Direction: NW (296.6°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.047 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.54 PSU
Wind Speed
5.4 m/s
10.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.5 hPa
Visibility
22 nmi
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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