Nurse Spit
Why dive here
With 362+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and humpback whales - Nurse Spit offers some of Long Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Nurse Spit, off Long Island, holds a quieter charm than some of the flashier Bahamian spots. We're talking sand flats meeting a coral reef, a perfect setup for those who love to slow down and really look. This is where you might find Shortchin Stargazers buried in the sand, just their eyes peeking out, or catch a Shy Brotula darting into a crevice. It’s a macro photographer’s playground, really, with critters like Mouse Cones and Goldspot Gobies making regular appearances. If you're into spotting the smaller, more elusive stuff over big pelagics, Nurse Spit offers a rewarding dive.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Nurse Spit
Nurse Spit Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Nurse Spit, 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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