Freeport Bahamas
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 - Freeport Bahamas offers some of Abaco's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Freeport Bahamas, off Abaco, is a straightforward dive at 17m, making it comfortable for newer divers. We've seen various reef fish and smaller invertebrates along the coral patches here. It's a decent spot if you’re looking for a relaxed, shallow dive without strong currents. Good for getting back in the water or building confidence.
Typical Freeport Bahamas Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Freeport Bahamas
Freeport Bahamas Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Freeport Bahamas, 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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