Abaco, Bahamas

    Bimini Diving: Great Hammerheads, Bull Sharks and Wrecks

    Best months: Jan–Dec

    Why dive here

    With 367+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Bimini Diving: Great Hammerheads, Bull Sharks and Wrecks offers some of Abaco's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Nurse Sharks · 367+ species recorded
    Water24-30°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Bimini offers a solid mix of shark encounters and wreck exploration. We’ve had some truly memorable dives here with the hammerheads, especially during the winter months when they’re more prevalent. Beyond the big pelagics, the wrecks, like the Sapona, are a real draw. She’s a half-submerged concrete ship, now a vibrant artificial reef, where we’ve often found schooling fish and the occasional turtle, making for some fantastic photo opportunities, even if the visibility can get a bit sporty sometimes. It's a good spot for divers comfortable with drift dives and keen on larger marine life.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bimini Diving: Great Hammerheads, Bull Sharks and Wrecks

    Bimini Diving: Great Hammerheads, Bull Sharks and Wrecks Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Bimini Diving: Great Hammerheads, Bull Sharks and Wrecks, sourced from NOAA buoy & Copernicus Marine data - nearest station: 8722670 - Lake Worth Pier, FL (297km away)

    August Averages

    Sea Temperature

    29.75°C

    86°F · Range: 27.4–31.9°C

    Air Temperature

    28.8°C

    84°F

    Current Speed

    5 cm/s

    Direction: NW (306.9°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.038 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    36.52 PSU

    Wind Speed

    4.5 m/s

    8.7 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1015.8 hPa

    Visibility

    23.6 nmi

    Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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