Rainbow Valley
Why dive here
With 367+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Rainbow Valley offers some of Abaco's richest diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Rainbow Valley, off Abaco, is a pleasant, shallow dive, perfect for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed second tank. It’s a gentle drift over sand patches and low coral heads, where we often spot stingrays cruising the bottom. Keep an eye out for juvenile reef fish darting amongst the sponges. At just 11 metres, it's a great spot for extending your bottom time.
Typical Rainbow Valley 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 Rainbow Valley
Rainbow Valley Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Rainbow Valley, 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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