Periwinkle Reef
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 - Periwinkle Reef offers some of Nassau & New Providence's richest reef diving. Water ranges 25-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Periwinkle Reef, just off New Providence's east coast, sits at a comfortable 9 meters. It’s a great spot for newer divers or for a relaxed final dip of the day, particularly with its consistently good visibility. We've seen it thickly carpeted with those namesake violet corals, along with plenty of sea fans and sponges providing shelter. Look closely and you'll often find juvenile fish darting amongst the coral heads, and moray eels peeking out from their hideaways. The current is usually mild, making for an easy drift.
Typical Periwinkle Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Periwinkle Reef
Periwinkle Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Periwinkle 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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