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Andros, Bahamas

Andros Northern Marine Park

Back Side of the Blue Hole

Best months: Oct–Dec

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Andros Northern Marine Park

Why dive here

With 391+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, octopuses and seahorses - Back Side of the Blue Hole offers some of Andros's richest cenote diving. Water ranges 24-31°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeOct–Dec

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Humpback Whales, Octopuses and Seahorses · 391+ species recorded

Water24-31°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterCenote dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Andros’s Back Side of the Blue Hole is a wall dive, but not like others. Instead of a traditional drop-off, you’re descending into the mouth of a massive cave system. We’ve found barracuda often patrol the entrance, and the light play as you look back to the surface is incredible. This spot is definitely for those comfortable with overhead environments and good buoyancy.

Safety Notes

Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Back Side of the Blue Hole

Back Side of the Blue Hole Ocean Conditions

Monthly averages for Back Side of the Blue Hole, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (25.05, -77.93) (16km away)

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October Averages

Sea Temperature

29°C

84°F · Range: 27.5–30.6°C

Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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