Something to See - Eleuthera & Harbour Island
Kogangas Rock isn't for the faint of heart, or for those who skimp on drysuit insulation. This is Alaska diving, raw and exhilarating. We love the sheer drama of the place, where kelp forests sway in the currents like ancient trees, and the rock itself plunges into the gloom. Visibility can be hit or miss, but on a good day, when the sun penetrates the surface, it’s a genuinely spectacular sight. You’ll encounter a very different cast of characters here compared to warmer climes. Giant octopuses are the real stars, often found tucked into rocky crevices, their intelligent eyes watching you. We’ve also had incredible encounters with playful sea lions zipping through the kelp. Keep an eye out for the vibrant red soft corals contrasting against the dark rock, and the odd Spotted Ratfish gliding past. This site is definitely best suited for experienced cold-water divers who appreciate the wild side of diving and don't mind a bit of a current.
- Location
- Eleuthera & Harbour Island, Bahamas, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 24.817795, -76.347860
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)
Nearby Dive Sites in Eleuthera & Harbour Island
- ADVENTURA 1 - 5m (wreck)
- ATLANTIC PEARL - 0m (wreck)
- Barracuda Aquarium - 10-25m (reef)
- Cape Eleuthera
- Cat Island - 5-30m (reef)
- Eleuthera
- Eleuthera Diving: Wrecks, Reefs, Walls and Drifts (wreck)
- GANGMAR - 9m (wreck)
- ISLAND SUN - 0m (wreck)
- NEW PROVIDENCE - 5m (wreck)
- Off Cape Eleuthera - 10-30m (reef)
- Off The Wall - 15-40m (wall)
- Tunnel Rock
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.
Notable Species
- Common lionfish (Pterois volitans) - Reef Fish
- Long-fin Smooth-head (Conocara macropterum) - Reef Fish
- Blackfin Spiderfish (Bathypterois phenax) - Reef Fish
- Fairy Basslet (Gramma loreto) - Reef Fish
- Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Goldspot Goby (Gnatholepis thompsoni) - Reef Fish
- Whitestar Cardinalfish (Apogon lachneri) - Reef Fish
- Glass Goby (Coryphopterus hyalinus) - Reef Fish
- Bony-eared Assfish (Acanthonus armatus) - Reef Fish
- Blackcheek Blenny (Starksia lepicoelia) - Reef Fish
- Yellowhead Wrasse (Halichoeres garnoti) - Reef Fish
- Spotlight Goby (Elacatinus louisae) - Reef Fish
- Sharpnose Pufferfish (Canthigaster rostrata) - Reef Fish
- Blackcap Basslet (Gramma melacara) - Reef Fish
- Common False Moray (Kaupichthys hyoproroides) - Reef Fish
- Rusty Goby (Priolepis hipoliti) - Reef Fish
- Sand goby (Coryphopterus glaucofraenum) - Reef Fish
- Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) - Reef Fish
- Conklin's cardinalfish (Phaeoptyx conklini) - Reef Fish
- Belted Cardinalfish (Apogon townsendi) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Something to See
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