Steel Forest
Protected Area
Southwest New Providence Marine Managed Area
Why dive here
With 391+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, octopuses and seahorses - Steel Forest offers some of Andros's richest diving. Water ranges 24-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
Steel Forest, off Andros, is exactly what it sounds like: a sprawling landscape of gorgonian corals. They stand tall, almost like trees, creating interesting lanes to navigate. We've found it's a calm spot, good for those who like to take their time and observe the smaller reef residents amongst the "branches." It's a nice change from wall dives, offering a different kind of Caribbean topography.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Steel Forest
Steel Forest Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Steel Forest, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (25.05, -77.93) (16km away)
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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