Chris s Chimney
Protected Area
Zone 2
Why dive here
With 213+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, nurse sharks and sea turtles - Chris s Chimney offers some of Lighthouse Reef's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Chris’s Chimney is a deep pinnacle dive within Lighthouse Reef, making it a good spot for advanced divers. We descend to find a swim-through chimney feature that opens up to the reef wall. Look for larger pelagics cruising by, often a decent chance to spot Caribbean reef sharks and eagle rays here. It’s a site that rewards those comfortable with deeper profiles.
Typical Chris s Chimney 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Chris s Chimney
Chris s Chimney Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Chris s Chimney, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (17.22, -87.61) (6km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.1–31.7°C
Current Speed
11.66 cm/s
Direction: NW (301°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.074 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.96 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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