Wax Cut Drift
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 - Wax Cut Drift offers some of Exuma Cays's richest drift diving. Water ranges 25-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
Wax Cut Drift is an easy, shallow drift in the Exuma Cays, perfect for beginners or those looking for a relaxed dive. We glide over sand flats and small coral heads, often spotting stingrays and southern eagle rays foraging. It’s a nice alternative when the bigger sites have too much current or if you just want to take it easy. Visibility here is usually pretty good, making for an enjoyable float.
Typical Wax Cut Drift Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Wax Cut Drift
Wax Cut Drift Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Wax Cut Drift, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.5, -76.7) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 28.1–30.8°C
Current Speed
7.21 cm/s
Direction: NW (326.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.082 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.68 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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