Abaco, Bahamas
    Peterson Cay National Park

    Grand Bahama Diving: Tiger Sharks, Dolphins, Wrecks and More

    Best months: Mar–Jul

    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 - Grand Bahama Diving: Tiger Sharks, Dolphins, Wrecks and More offers some of Abaco's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeMar–Jul
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    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

    Grand Bahama diving, particularly around the Tiger Beach area, really delivers on its promise of big animal encounters. We've spent many an hour watching tiger sharks cruise by, often accompanied by lemon sharks, sometimes even a bull shark or two making a fly-by. It's exhilarating, no doubt, but always well-managed by the local operations who really know these animals. Beyond the shark action, there are some decent wreck dives too, offering a nice contrast. They're typically well-colonised with schooling fish, a few resident groupers, and often a turtle or two resting in a nook. The reefs here are generally healthy, a decent spot for both newer divers looking for some easy exploration and more experienced folks keen on those shark photography opportunities.

    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 Grand Bahama Diving: Tiger Sharks, Dolphins, Wrecks and More

    Grand Bahama Diving: Tiger Sharks, Dolphins, Wrecks and More Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Grand Bahama Diving: Tiger Sharks, Dolphins, Wrecks and More, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 8722670 - Lake Worth Pier, FL (297km away)

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    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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