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    Sponge Gardens dive site
    reef
    20m
    Beginner
    Abaco, Bahamas

    Sponge Gardens

    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 - Sponge Gardens offers some of Abaco's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Sponge Gardens is a calm, shallow dive in Abaco, perfect for newer divers. We found the site a gentle introduction to Caribbean diving, with plenty of barrel sponges and tube sponges dotting the sandy bottom. Keep an eye out for queen conch grazing, and nurse sharks resting under ledges. It’s a solid, relaxed dive, ideal for getting comfortable in the water.

    Typical Sponge Gardens Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m20m max~30 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

    Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sponge Gardens

    Sponge Gardens Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Sponge Gardens, 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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