Dive Exuma
Protected Area
Moriah Harbour Cay 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 - Dive Exuma offers some of Long Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Long Island often gets overlooked for its flashy neighbours, but for a certain kind of diver, that's exactly the appeal. We're talking about Dive Exuma, not a single site, but a whole philosophy of exploring the lesser-known fringes. Forget the big pelagics for a moment. This is about the macro. We love spending an entire dive just combing through the turtle grass and sandy patches here. You'll spot more weird and wonderful bottom dwellers than you ever thought possible. Think Sand Stargazers peeking out with only their eyes, Pallid Snake Eels weaving through the sand, and a dozen species of gobies – the tiny, brilliant Orangeside and Goldspot Goby are our favourite. The real trick here is to go slow, like, glacial slow. Bring a good magnifying glass for your camera, if that's your thing. It’s perfect for divers who find joy in the miniature, for those who’d rather spend 45 minutes with a Speckled Worm Eel than five seconds with a passing reef shark. It's a true treasure hunt.
Typical Dive Exuma Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dive Exuma
Dive Exuma Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dive Exuma, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (23.66, -74.95) (14km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28–30.8°C
Current Speed
8.94 cm/s
Direction: NW (333.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.053 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.55 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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