10-25m
    Andros, Bahamas
    South Berry Islands Marine Reserve

    Big Whale North Reef

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    Protected Area

    South Berry Islands Marine Reserve

    Why dive here

    With 391+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, octopuses and seahorses - Big Whale North Reef offers some of Andros's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 10-25m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Big Whale North Reef on Andros offers a solid Caribbean coral reef dive. You'll navigate through a decent collection of brain and star corals, finding small reef fish darting between the formations. It’s a good spot for a relaxed dive, suitable for divers wanting to take it easy and enjoy the reef at a casual pace. Not the flashiest site, but dependable for a pleasant time underwater.

    Typical Big Whale North Reef Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Big Whale North Reef

    Big Whale North Reef Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Big Whale North Reef, 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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