Bimini
Why dive here
With 367+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Bimini offers some of Abaco's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Bimini sits right on the edge of the Gulf Stream, which makes it a truly unique spot for shark encounters in the Bahamas. If you're looking for big pelagics, this is your place. We've seen blacktips, tiger sharks, and even the occasional blue marlin cruise by. But the real draw here is the great hammerheads, especially in winter. You can often get up close with these impressive animals, a truly humbling experience. It's a dive for those who want to see the ocean's apex predators, not just colorful reef fish.
Typical Bimini Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bimini
Bimini Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bimini, 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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