MONSTER (PART OF) - Abaco

Monster, for us, is all about the vibe. It’s not some grand, intact vessel you swim through bow to stern. Instead, it’s a scattering of what was once a large motor vessel, spread across a shallow patch of sand at only 11 meters. We love how the individual pieces have become their own little ecosystems. You’ll weave around sections of hull and engine blocks, each one encrusted with sponges and soft corals that pulse gently with the surge. The real magic here is in the macro life and the schooling fish. We’ve spent whole dives just orbiting a particularly gnarly section of twisted metal, watching the resident snapper and grunt swirl in and out of the shadows. Look closely, and you’re bound to spot blennies peeking from crevices or a shy moray eel tucked under a plate of rust. It's a relaxed dive, perfect for photographers wanting to slow down and capture the intricate details, or anyone who just enjoys a leisurely explore without the pressure of a deeper wreck. We often pick it for our second dive of the day, when the light is softening and the reef fish really start to come alive.

Location
Abaco, Bahamas, Caribbean
Coordinates
25.980066, -79.164860
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
11m

Best Time to Dive in Abaco

The warmest water temperatures in Abaco occur in August, averaging 29.8°C (up to 31.9°C). The coolest conditions are in February at 24.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 24.4°C (air: 20.6°C)
  • February: 24.0°C (air: 22.7°C)
  • March: 24.3°C (air: 23.0°C)
  • April: 25.0°C (air: 24.5°C)
  • May: 25.9°C (air: 25.7°C)
  • June: 27.7°C (air: 27.3°C)
  • July: 29.0°C (air: 28.5°C)
  • August: 29.8°C (air: 28.8°C)
  • September: 29.4°C (air: 28.0°C)
  • October: 28.4°C (air: 26.9°C)
  • November: 26.9°C (air: 24.2°C)
  • December: 25.4°C (air: 21.9°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Abaco

Nearest Dive Centres to MONSTER (PART OF)

Marine Life in Abaco

Home to 372 recorded species including 293 reef fish, 30 hard corals, 16 whales & dolphins, 7 sea snails & nudibranchs, 7 sharks & rays, 5 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for MONSTER (PART OF)

Based on average water temperature of 26.7°C, visibility 20 nmi, currents 4 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories