NEW PROVIDENCE
Why dive here
With 271+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, lemon sharks, nurse sharks and seahorses - NEW PROVIDENCE offers some of Eleuthera & Harbour Island's richest wreck diving. Water sits around 26°C.
New Providence isn't about deep exploration or chasing pelagics. This is a genuinely charming, shallow wreck dive, tailor-made for those sunny Eleuthera afternoons. We love how the sunlight filters through the surface, illuminating the broken hull, turning the rust into shades of orange and gold. It’s an old freighter, nothing dramatic like a tanker, but it’s remarkably intact for its depth, resting on a sandy bottom at just 5 metres. Our favourite part is swimming through the cargo holds; they’re wide open, easy to navigate, and full of glass sweepers darting in and out of the shadows. Look closely, and you’ll spot tiny blennies peering from crevices and gobies perched on the deck plates. It’s perfect for new divers getting their first taste of wreck diving, or for photographers who want endless natural light. The lack of current usually means you can spend ages just hovering, watching the small parrotfish graze on algae, feeling the gentle sway of the boat above. We'd suggest going in the late morning when the sun is high for the best light penetration.
Typical NEW PROVIDENCE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for NEW PROVIDENCE
NEW PROVIDENCE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for NEW PROVIDENCE, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (24.82, -76.35) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
25.96°C
79°F
Air Temperature
28.78°C
84°F
Wind Speed
7.29 m/s
14.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1016.3 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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