Port Nelson

Bahamas

Port Nelson

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.0 m
6.3 s
Swell
0.6 m
9.8 s
Current speed
0.5 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
29.5°C
Wind
17.9 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
20:00–21:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.0–1.0 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
TodayChallenging
Waves0.7–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.2°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
02:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
08:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
14:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
02:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
14:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
20:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
02:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
08:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
Catalog depth5–25 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Year-round

Peak month

Aug 29.5°

Jan24.3°
Feb24.0°
Mar24.2°
Apr25.1°
May26.3°
Jun28.0°
Jul29.0°
Aug29.5°
Sep29.2°
Oct28.3°
Nov26.6°
Dec25.3°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 20 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

salt Waterbeginner Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Nassau grouper
Epinephelus striatus
DeepLog2
Nurse shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
DeepLog1
Yellowtail snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
DeepLog1
lionfish
Pterois
Nearby OBIS observations9
Thalassoma bifasciatum
Nearby OBIS observations7
Gambusia manni
Nearby OBIS observations6
Lutjanus apodus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Apogon maculatus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Gambusia
Nearby OBIS observations5
Gramma loreto
Nearby OBIS observations5
Holocentrus rufus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Neoniphon vexillarium
Nearby OBIS observations5
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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