Nassau
Protected Area
Bonefish Pond National Park
Why dive here
With 531+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and lemon sharks - Nassau offers some of Nassau & New Providence's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Nassau is a gentle dive, topping out at 17 metres, making it an easy pick for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon. We've seen a good mix of Caribbean reef fish here, parrotfish and snapper mostly, cruising through the patch reefs. It's a straightforward spot, good for getting your fins wet without any fuss, though it won't blow your mind.
Typical Nassau Dive Profile
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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Bahamas Aggressor
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Blackbeard Charters
Stuart Cove's
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Nassau
Nassau Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Nassau, 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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