17m
    Beginner
    Abaco, Bahamas

    Lunkhead

    Best months: Mar–Jul

    Why dive here

    With 367+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Lunkhead offers some of Abaco's richest 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
    Charactermax 17m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Lunkhead offers a straightforward dive, sitting at a consistent 17m. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking for an easy profile. Expect to see typical Caribbean reef fish navigating small coral formations. We’d suggest it as a relaxed second dive or a tranquil introduction to Abaco’s shallower sites.

    Typical Lunkhead Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m17m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    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 Lunkhead

    Lunkhead Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Lunkhead, 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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