17m
    Beginner
    Abaco, Bahamas
    Fowl Cays National Park

    The Tunnels - Bahamas

    Best months: Mar–Jul

    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.

    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
    CharacterCave dive · max 17m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    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

    10m20mSafety Stop0m17m max~50 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

    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.

    Today06:0517:4611h 41m daylightGolden hour 17:15

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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)

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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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