Dog Rocks Reef
Protected Area
Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park
Why dive here
With 531+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and lemon sharks - Dog Rocks Reef offers some of Nassau & New Providence's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dog Rocks Reef is one of Nassau's reliable, easy-going dives, sitting right at that 25-meter sweet spot. It's a comfortable drift, usually, with the current guiding you gently past brain corals and barrel sponges. We often see southern stingrays resting on the sandy patches, and the resident schools of grunts and snapper are always around. It's a solid choice for newer divers getting comfortable with depth, or for anyone wanting a relaxed afternoon dive without too much fuss.
Typical Dog Rocks Reef 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 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Dog Rocks Reef
Dog Rocks Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dog Rocks Reef, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 8723214 - Virginia Key, FL (295km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
84°F · Range: 25.1–31.5°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Current Speed
6.71 cm/s
Direction: NW (333.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.057 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.73 PSU
Wind Speed
4 m/s
7.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.6 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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