North Turtle Rocks Reef
Why dive here
With 367+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and nurse sharks - North Turtle Rocks Reef offers some of Abaco's richest reef diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
North Turtle Rocks Reef in Abaco offers a pleasant coral and rock reef dive. You’ll find the typical Caribbean cast of characters here, often including inquisitive groupers and darting snapper. It’s a solid choice for a relaxing dive, especially if you’re looking for something gentle with consistent visibility. We’d suggest it for divers who appreciate a calm reef environment without strong currents.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for North Turtle Rocks Reef
North Turtle Rocks Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for North Turtle Rocks 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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