Turtle Rocks
Explore the extensive ledge system of this dive site in the water, which features numerous overhangs and scattered small to large hard coral heads. This underwater landscape is perfect for slow dives during the day with a flashlight, allowing divers to uncover the abundance of macro life hidden within.
Dive Buddy Tip: Keep an eye out for high hats, spotted drums, spotted eagle rays, occasional sharks, and turtles, as they often make appearances at this site. Additionally, you'll be delighted by the variety of lobsters, crabs, flamefish, and shrimp that can be found hiding in the crannies.
With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 13m, this beginner-friendly dive site provides an ideal opportunity for novice divers to explore the fascinating underwater world. Located near Alice Town, Bimini in The Bahamas, this dive site offers a convenient and memorable diving experience for all.
Dive Buddy Tip: Keep an eye out for high hats, spotted drums, spotted eagle rays, occasional sharks, and turtles, as they often make appearances at this site. Additionally, you'll be delighted by the variety of lobsters, crabs, flamefish, and shrimp that can be found hiding in the crannies.
With a visibility of 16m and a maximum depth of 13m, this beginner-friendly dive site provides an ideal opportunity for novice divers to explore the fascinating underwater world. Located near Alice Town, Bimini in The Bahamas, this dive site offers a convenient and memorable diving experience for all.
Diving Conditions Score for Turtle Rocks
8.4
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Turtle Rocks
Depth
13m
Visibility
16m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Turtle Rocks
Wave Height
0.12m
Wind Speed
7.9 m/s
Water Temp
30.4°C
Visibility
22.2km
Cloud Cover
2%
Wave Period
3.75s
Air Temperature
29.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Turtle Rocks
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Dive Score Chart for Turtle Rocks
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.748583783783785/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 6.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 2:00 with score 8.166135265700483/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Turtle Rocks: 06:00
Sunset at Turtle Rocks: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Turtle Rocks 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
8:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.12m (3.7s), Wind: 6.1 m/s
Best Night
2:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.14m, Wind: 5.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Turtle RocksAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Turtle Rocks
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 Turtle Rocks
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.8/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Turtle Rocks
February
Score: 8.8
December
Score: 8.8
January
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for Turtle Rocks
Water Temp
27.4°C / 81.3°F
June
Visibility
11.3m / 37.1ft
August
Wave Height
2.4m / 7.9ft
February
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Turtle Rocks
Turtle Rocks shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.1°C) and January the coldest (18.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in February with average wave heights of 2.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in February 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 0.1mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during February to April, 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 22, 2026
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