Periwinkle Reef
Periwinkle Reef, located off the island of New Providence in The Bahamas, offers a memorable diving experience. With a maximum depth of 9m and excellent visibility of 18m, it is an ideal dive site for beginner divers. Accessible by boat, Periwinkle Reef showcases the vibrant underwater life of the Caribbean, including nurse and reef sharks, eagle rays, turtles, stingrays, and an abundance of fish such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrot fish, and grouper. Discover the beauty of the underwater world at Periwinkle Reef in The Bahamas.
Diving Conditions Score for Periwinkle Reef
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Periwinkle Reef
Depth
9m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Periwinkle Reef
Wave Height
0.58m
Wind Speed
17.4 m/s
Water Temp
31.4°C
Visibility
21.5km
Cloud Cover
38%
Wave Period
3.95s
Air Temperature
28.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Periwinkle Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Periwinkle Reef
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.420933333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.86m, Wind 18.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.293689300411523/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Periwinkle Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Periwinkle Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Periwinkle 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.
Best Overall
14:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.86m (4.3s), Wind: 18.2 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.82m (4.4s), Wind: 23.8 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.56m, Wind: 16.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Periwinkle ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle Reef
January
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.9
November
Score: 8.9
Ideal Conditions for Periwinkle Reef
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
September
Visibility
12.7m / 41.7ft
November
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Periwinkle Reef
Periwinkle Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.3°C) and January the coldest (18.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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). February is usually the driest month with 0.5mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 8, 2026
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