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    Southern Escarpment dive site
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    Bimini, Bahamas

    Southern Escarpment

    Best months: Mar–May

    Why dive here

    With 623+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins and eagle rays - Southern Escarpment offers some of Bimini's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-31°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeMar–May
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue Sharks, Bull Sharks, Dolphins and Eagle Rays · 623+ species recorded
    Water25-31°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterReef dive
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Southern Escarpment is classic Bimini wall diving, with the reef dropping off into deeper water. You’ll find a mix of corals and sponges coating the vertical face. We’ve seen pelagics like sailfish and swordfish cruising the blue here, making it a good spot for divers hoping to catch a glimpse of the bigger stuff. This site is best for those comfortable with deeper profiles and open water.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Southern Escarpment

    Southern Escarpment Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Southern Escarpment, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (23.78, -80.27) (10km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    29°C

    84°F · Range: 26.7–30.8°C

    Air Temperature

    28°C

    82°F

    Wind Speed

    8.01 m/s

    15.6 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1013.7 hPa

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

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