Current Island
Why dive here
With 531+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and lemon sharks - Current Island offers some of Nassau & New Providence's richest drift diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Current Island's "Current Cut" is exactly what the name suggests: a high-speed drift. When the tide pushes through the channel between North Eleuthera and Current Island, you're in for a ride, sometimes hitting 10 knots. It’s a rush, flying past the channel walls, feeling the power of the ocean. This dive is all about the adrenaline and the unique sensation of being propelled by such a strong flow, rather than lingering over small details. You need a boat and a guide who knows the tides inside out; there's a tight 20-minute window to catch it just right, and the dive itself is over in about 10-12 minutes. Definitely one for divers who love a good drift and don't mind a quick, intense experience.
Typical Current Island Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Current Island
Current Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Current Island, sourced from NOAA buoy & Copernicus Marine data - nearest station: 8723214 - Virginia Key, FL (295km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
30.38°C
87°F · Range: 29.3–34°C
Air Temperature
29.6°C
85°F
Current Speed
8.25 cm/s
Direction: N (346°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.042 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.83 PSU
Wind Speed
3.6 m/s
7.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1016.2 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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