Columbus Point
Protected Area
Conception Island National Park
Why dive here
With 362+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and humpback whales - Columbus Point offers some of Long Island's richest diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Columbus Point, off Long Island, delivers a solid Caribbean dive. We've often found ourselves drifting along its wall, spotting reef sharks patrolling the depths and the occasional eagle ray gliding past. It's a relaxed site, good for knocking out a couple of easy dives without too much fuss. Definitely one for those who appreciate consistent reef action over dramatic topography.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Columbus Point
Columbus Point Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Columbus Point, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
30.01°C
86°F
Current Speed
13.34 cm/s
Direction: N (347°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.044 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.67 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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