Diving in Eleuthera & Harbour Island

Explore 14 dive sites in Eleuthera & Harbour Island, Bahamas. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Eleuthera & Harbour Island

The warmest water temperatures in Eleuthera & Harbour Island occur in January, averaging 26.0°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 26.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 26.0°C (air: 23.6°C)
  • February: 26.0°C (air: 23.6°C)
  • March: 26.0°C (air: 23.9°C)
  • April: 26.0°C (air: 24.5°C)
  • May: 26.0°C (air: 25.7°C)
  • June: 26.0°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • July: 26.0°C (air: 28.5°C)
  • August: 26.0°C (air: 28.8°C)
  • September: 26.0°C (air: 28.6°C)
  • October: 26.0°C (air: 27.6°C)
  • November: 26.0°C (air: 26.1°C)
  • December: 26.0°C (air: 24.4°C)

Marine Life in Eleuthera & Harbour Island

Home to 275 recorded species including 239 reef fish, 10 whales & dolphins, 6 sharks & rays, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 4 other, 3 seagrass & algae.

Recommended Packing List for Eleuthera & Harbour Island

Based on average water temperature of 26.0°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 Eleuthera & Harbour Island

  • Conception Island National Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pelican Cays Land And Sea Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Green Cay Marine Park - Marine Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Bonefish Pond National Park - Ecological Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Moriah Harbour Cay National Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Andros Northern Marine Park - National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • Andros Southern Marine Park - National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • South Berry Islands Marine Reserve - Marine Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Westside National Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Jewfish Cay Marine Reserve - Marine Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pigeon Creek & Snow Bay National Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Graham's Harbour - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Greens Bay National Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • West Coast Dive Site - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • South Abaco Blue Holes National Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • East Abaco Creeks - Cherokee - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Southwest New Providence Marine Managed Area - Marine Managed Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • East Abaco Creeks - Snake Cays - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • East Abaco Creeks - The Bight - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Cross Harbour National Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Eleuthera & Harbour Island - Nearest Airports

  • Rock Sound International Airport (RSD), Rock Sound - 6 km away, approx 21 min travel time
  • Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), Nassau - 137 km away, approx 164 min travel time
  • San Salvador International Airport (ZSA), San Salvador - 185 km away, approx 217 min travel time

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