The Pumpkin Patch
The Pumpkin Patch is an exquisite reef dive located off the southwest coast of New Providence, in The Bahamas. This dive site offers a captivating underwater experience, with its snorkeling-friendly shallow depths. Twice a day, during the tidal change, nutrient-rich water from the Great Bahama Bank flows over the wall and into the Tongue of the Ocean, creating an ideal habitat for a diverse range of marine life.
Divers exploring The Pumpkin Patch can encounter a plethora of Caribbean sea creatures, including nurse and reef sharks, as well as the possibility of spotting eagle rays, turtles, stingrays, and an abundance of fish species such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrot fish, and grouper. The crystal-clear waters provide an impressive visibility of 21 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the vibrant marine ecosystem below.
With a maximum depth of 19 meters, The Pumpkin Patch is perfect for beginner divers, offering a safe and enjoyable experience. Situated in close proximity to New Providence, this dive site is easily accessible for those seeking to immerse themselves in the captivating underwater world of The Bahamas.
Divers exploring The Pumpkin Patch can encounter a plethora of Caribbean sea creatures, including nurse and reef sharks, as well as the possibility of spotting eagle rays, turtles, stingrays, and an abundance of fish species such as snapper, angelfish, grunts, parrot fish, and grouper. The crystal-clear waters provide an impressive visibility of 21 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the vibrant marine ecosystem below.
With a maximum depth of 19 meters, The Pumpkin Patch is perfect for beginner divers, offering a safe and enjoyable experience. Situated in close proximity to New Providence, this dive site is easily accessible for those seeking to immerse themselves in the captivating underwater world of The Bahamas.
Diving Conditions Score for The Pumpkin Patch
7.9
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for The Pumpkin Patch
Depth
19m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for The Pumpkin Patch
Wave Height
0.22m
Wind Speed
13 m/s
Water Temp
29.1°C
Visibility
14.7km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
6.65s
Air Temperature
27.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for The Pumpkin Patch
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Dive Score Chart for The Pumpkin Patch
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 8.863009523809524/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.22m, Wind 6.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 8.236023391812866/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at The Pumpkin Patch: 06:00
Sunset at The Pumpkin Patch: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at The Pumpkin Patch 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
13:00Score: 8.9/10
Waves: 0.22m (7s), Wind: 6.5 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.22m (7.1s), Wind: 5.5 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.22m, Wind: 6.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for The Pumpkin PatchAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at The Pumpkin Patch
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 The Pumpkin Patch
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 The Pumpkin Patch
February
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.9
January
Score: 8.8
Ideal Conditions for The Pumpkin Patch
Water Temp
27.0°C / 80.6°F
September
Visibility
11.5m / 37.7ft
August
Wave Height
2.3m / 7.5ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for The Pumpkin Patch
The Pumpkin Patch shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.0°C) and January the coldest (19.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.3m 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). March is usually the driest month with 0.3mm 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 - Jun 2, 2026
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