North Eleuthera
Why dive here
With 531+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and lemon sharks - North Eleuthera offers some of Nassau & New Providence's richest diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Alright, North Eleuthera. If you're looking for wrecks, this is your spot in the Bahamas. The Devil’s Backbone isn't just a catchy name; it’s a shallow, rocky reef that’s been chewing up ships for centuries. We've seen three wrecks stacked on top of each other here, which is pretty wild. It's all shallow, under 12 meters, so you get plenty of bottom time to explore the nooks and crannies where snapper and spotted trunkfish hang out. Currents can pick up, so keep an eye on conditions. It’s a good choice for divers who enjoy poking around history without needing deep depths or navigating tricky entries.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for North Eleuthera
North Eleuthera Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for North Eleuthera, 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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