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Dog Rocks Reef

Experience an unforgettable dive at one of the most breathtaking sites in the Exumas, The Bahamas. This beautiful dive location is easily accessible by boat and offers incredible visibility of up to 150 feet at times. Dive enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to advanced divers, can enjoy this wall dive in the northernmost section of the Exumas.

Prepare to be amazed as you encounter a variety of marine life that is typical of the Caribbean. Keep your eyes peeled for nurse sharks, reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, stingrays, and an abundance of colorful fish including snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrot fish, and grouper.

With a maximum depth of 25 meters and a visibility of 22 meters, this dive spot provides the perfect opportunity to explore the underwater world and capture stunning moments. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, this site promises an unforgettable diving experience.

Discover the wonders that await you at this incredible dive location in Exuma, The Bahamas, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Diving Conditions Score for Dog Rocks Reef

7.4
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Dog Rocks Reef

Depth

25m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Dog Rocks Reef

Wave Height

0.38m

Wind Speed

14.2 m/s

Water Temp

29.7°C

Visibility

25.1km

Cloud Cover

4%

Wave Period

4.65s

Air Temperature

29.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Dog Rocks Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Dog Rocks Reef

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 8.171637037037037/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.38m, Wind 17.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 8.126666666666667/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Dog Rocks Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Dog Rocks Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Dog Rocks Reef are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
11:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.38m (4.5s), Wind: 17.9 m/s

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Best Night
4:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.38m, Wind: 4.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Dog Rocks Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Dog Rocks Reef

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Dog Rocks Reef

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.9/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Dog Rocks Reef

January
Score: 8.9
February
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.9

Ideal Conditions for Dog Rocks Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.3m / 37.1ft

September

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.1m / 6.9ft

November

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Dog Rocks Reef

Dog Rocks Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.9°C) and January the coldest (19.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). March is usually the driest month with 0.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during November to January, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026

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