Boynton Beach Reef
Why dive here
With 367+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Boynton Beach Reef offers some of Abaco's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Boynton Beach Reef sits at a comfortable 21 meters, making it a great spot for newer divers in Abaco. You'll find a healthy patch reef here, with plenty of small reef fish darting around the corals. It’s a straightforward dive, good for getting your bearings or enjoying a relaxed afternoon beneath the surface.
Typical Boynton Beach Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Starfish Scuba
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Force-E Scuba Centers
Hydrotherapy Dive Charters LLC
The Scuba Club
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Boynton Beach Reef
Boynton Beach Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Boynton Beach Reef, 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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