Bahamas

San Salvador

San Salvador in the Bahamas sits on its own island in the tropics, with limited direct diving access from the town. The surrounding Bahamas are renowned for clear waters and abundant reef life, but San Salvador itself is primarily known for its beaches, coastal scenery, and calm seas suitable for snorkeling and short boat trips. Nearby dive centers offer access to local reef systems and blue-water sites, with typical Bahamian conditions: warm water, good visibility, and a mix of reef fish and occasional pelagics during boat excursions.

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 San Salvador

Nearby Dive Sites (19)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around San Salvador

The best time to dive in San Salvador

The best months to dive in San Salvador are from August. Temperatures are confortable (29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
23 °C 25 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
24 °C 25 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
24 °C 26 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
25 °C 26 °C 6/10
05 - May
26 °C 27 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
27 °C 28 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 29 °C 6/10
08 - Aug.
29 °C 30 °C 5/10
09 - Sept.
29 °C 30 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 29 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
26 °C 27 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
25 °C 27 °C 6/10

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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