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    The Notch dive site
    wall
    15-40m
    Long Island, Bahamas
    Conception Island National Park

    The Notch

    Best months: Sep–Jan

    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 - The Notch offers some of Long Island's richest wall diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeSep–Jan
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales and Humpback Whales · 362+ species recorded
    Water26-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterWall dive · max 15-40m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Notch, off Long Island, delivers on its name with a dramatic cut in the reef face. You'll descend into a narrow channel, often encountering reef sharks patrolling the edges. It's a drift dive, best suited for those comfortable with stronger currents, offering a good chance to spot larger pelagics moving through. A solid choice for divers looking for a bit of adrenaline and some big animal encounters.

    Typical The Notch Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    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 The Notch

    The Notch Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for The Notch, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (23.66, -74.95) (14km away)

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    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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