Diving in Long Island

Explore 37 dive sites in Long Island, Bahamas. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Long Island

The warmest water temperatures in Long Island occur in September, averaging 30.1°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 25.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 25.1°C
  • February: 25.3°C
  • March: 25.5°C
  • April: 26.9°C
  • May: 28.1°C
  • June: 29.2°C
  • July: 29.9°C
  • August: 30.0°C
  • September: 30.1°C
  • October: 29.1°C
  • November: 27.5°C
  • December: 26.0°C

Marine Life in Long Island

Home to 366 recorded species including 321 reef fish, 15 hard corals, 7 whales & dolphins, 6 sea snails & nudibranchs, 5 sharks & rays, 4 other.

Dive Site Difficulty in Long Island

Long Island has 2 beginner, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Long Island

Based on average water temperature of 27.7°C, currents 12 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°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 Long Island

  • Conception Island National Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Moriah Harbour Cay 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)
  • Bight of Acklins National Park - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Long Island - Nearest Airports

  • Stella Maris Airport (SML), Stella Maris - 21 km away, approx 37 min travel time
  • San Salvador International Airport (ZSA), San Salvador - 73 km away, approx 94 min travel time
  • Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), Nassau - 285 km away, approx 326 min travel time

Dive Sites