Bahamas

Porgy Bay

Porgy Bay - photo 1

Photo by Ricky Beron on Unsplash.

Porgy Bay sits on the Bahamian island of North Bimini in the Atlantic. It’s a coastal area with easy access to shallow reefs and nearby dive sites reachable by short boat trips from local operators. The Bahamas offer clear warm water, abundant reef fish, and occasional wildlife encounters. While Porgy Bay itself isn’t a major dive hub, it serves as a gateway to the northern Bahamas' reef systems and local dive centers typically provide guided dives, equipment rentals, and beginner to intermediate courses. The area is best suited for relaxed, shore-accessible and boat-based diving with generally calm conditions and good visibility.

Essential information for traveling in Bahamas

About Bahamas

Sea
Gulf of Mexico and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
America/Nassau
Languages
EN
Demonym
Bahamian
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
BSD
Voltage
120
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
NAS BIM GGT FPO MHH

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Porgy Bay

Nearby Dive Sites (15)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Porgy Bay

The best time to dive in Porgy Bay

The best months to dive in Porgy Bay are from March to April. Temperatures are confortable (23-24°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
22 °C 25 °C 4/10
02 - Feb.
23 °C 25 °C 5/10
03 - Mar.
23 °C 26 °C 5/10
04 - Apr.
24 °C 26 °C 5/10
05 - May
27 °C 28 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 29 °C 2/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 30 °C 3/10
08 - Aug.
29 °C 31 °C 3/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 30 °C 0/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 29 °C 1/10
11 - Nov.
25 °C 28 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
24 °C 27 °C 4/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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