Diving in Bimini

Explore 14 dive sites in Bimini, Bahamas. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Bimini

The warmest water temperatures in Bimini occur in January, averaging 26.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 26.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 26.4°C (air: 23.6°C)
  • February: 26.4°C (air: 23.9°C)
  • March: 26.4°C (air: 24.6°C)
  • April: 26.4°C (air: 25.6°C)
  • May: 26.4°C (air: 26.7°C)
  • June: 26.4°C (air: 28.0°C)
  • July: 26.4°C (air: 28.9°C)
  • August: 26.4°C (air: 29.1°C)
  • September: 26.4°C (air: 28.8°C)
  • October: 26.4°C (air: 27.6°C)
  • November: 26.4°C (air: 26.0°C)
  • December: 26.4°C (air: 24.3°C)

Marine Life in Bimini

Home to 636 recorded species including 514 reef fish, 34 hard corals, 31 sharks & rays, 12 other, 9 sea snails & nudibranchs, 7 whales & dolphins.

Recommended Packing List for Bimini

Based on average water temperature of 26.4°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Bimini

  • Cay Sal Marine Managed Area - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Bimini - Nearest Airports

  • Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH), Marathon - 134 km away, approx 161 min travel time
  • Abel Santamaria International Airport (SNU), Santa Clara - 150 km away, approx 178 min travel time
  • Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA), Matanzas - 155 km away, approx 184 min travel time

Dive Sites