Blacktip Wall
Protected Area
Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park
Why dive here
With 348+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, humpback whales, lemon sharks and octopuses - Blacktip Wall offers some of Exuma Cays's richest wall diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Blacktip Wall in the Exuma Cays offers a straightforward wall dive down to 27 meters. We often find schooling snapper and jacks along the reef edge, with the occasional reef shark patrolling the deeper blue. It’s an intermediate dive, pleasant for those who enjoy drifting along a healthy Caribbean wall without too much fuss. Good for a solid, relaxed dive.
Typical Blacktip Wall Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 27m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Blacktip Wall
Blacktip Wall Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Blacktip Wall, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
30.35°C
87°F
Current Speed
8.25 cm/s
Direction: N (346°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.061 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.87 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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