North Pole Cave
Protected Area
West Coast Dive Site
Why dive here
With 362+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and humpback whales - North Pole Cave offers some of Long Island's richest cave diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
North Pole Cave, on Long Island, is a solid introduction to the Bahamas' cave diving. It’s not a deep dive, topping out at 29 meters, which makes it very accessible for less experienced divers looking to get into overhead environments. We’ve found the entry pretty straightforward, opening into a decent-sized cavern with good light penetration for the initial section. Further in, the darkness truly settles, so good lights are essential. You won't find schools of fish in here, but the geological formations are fascinating, with stalactites and stalagmites creating an otherworldly landscape. It's a great spot to practice buoyancy and finning in a controlled, calm environment.
Typical North Pole Cave 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 29m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for North Pole Cave
North Pole Cave Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for North Pole Cave, 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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