The Tunnels - Bahamas
Protected Area
Fowl Cays National Park
Why dive here
With 367+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and nurse sharks - The Tunnels - Bahamas offers some of Abaco's richest cave diving. Water ranges 24-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Tunnels in Abaco offers a straightforward experience, perfect if you're keen to try a bit of overhead environment diving without anything too demanding. It’s pretty shallow, topping out at 17 meters, making it a good spot for newer divers looking to build confidence. You’ll navigate a series of interconnected swim-throughs, not exactly expansive caverns, but enough to give you that feeling of exploration. Look for the way the light filters down through cracks in the reef structure; it’s quite striking. We often see reef fish hanging out in the darker corners, sheltering from the mild surge. It’s a solid entry-level choice if you're in the area and fancy something a little different from open reef dives.
Typical The Tunnels - Bahamas Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Tunnels - Bahamas
The Tunnels - Bahamas Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Tunnels - Bahamas, 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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