Egg Reef
Why dive here
With 531+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and lemon sharks - Egg Reef offers some of Nassau & New Providence's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Quintus Bar sits off Nassau, a coral reef site that often gets overlooked. You'll find a good spread of reef fish here, particularly conchfish and blackfish if you're keeping an eye out. The visibility is usually decent, making it a reliable spot for a relaxed afternoon dive when you're looking for something straightforward. It's a solid choice for newer divers or anyone wanting an easy dive after exploring the island.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Egg Reef
Egg Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Egg Reef, 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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