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    Nassau / New Providence Island dive site
    Nassau & New Providence, Bahamas
    Bonefish Pond National Park

    Nassau / New Providence Island

    Best months: Oct–Feb

    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 / New Providence Island offers some of Nassau & New Providence's richest diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeOct–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Lemon Sharks · 531+ species recorded
    Water25-30°C · warmest July, August, September
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Nassau, on New Providence Island, gives you easy access to some classic Caribbean diving. We find the reefs around here have a comfortable vibe, with plenty of brain and star corals drawing in the usual suspects: snapper, grouper, and schools of grunts hanging out under ledges. It's a great spot for newer divers, or when you just want a relaxed two-tank trip without battling strong currents. There are a few interesting wrecks too, if you’re into exploring some movie history – think James Bond and Jaws.

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    Bahamas Aggressor

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    All Star Liveaboards

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    Blackbeard Charters

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    Stuart Cove's

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Nassau / New Providence Island

    Nassau / New Providence Island Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Nassau / New Providence Island, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 8723214 - Virginia Key, FL (295km away)

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    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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