Our favorite month in Abaco is finally here. The season started early this year and it is a busier May than in years past. Hotels and restaurants are already busy and docks are bustling with sailing charters. It looks like the secret got out that the weather in May is nearly perfect.
Humidity remains low and air temperature ranges from an average high of 82°F during the day, down to a balmy 70°F at night. Winds are light and variable and seas are calm. The water feels amazing with the temperature nearing the magical 80°F. It is time to put the full wetsuit away, a shorty or rash guard is all you need. Visibility seems endless, allowing the sunlight to penetrate the incredible colors of the reef. As temperatures rise, the chances of rain will increase bringing the occasional thunder boomer. Fortunately, showers are over almost as soon as they arrive.
Sea life abounds and diving is diverse. We have been told by many guests that the reef system in Abaco far exceeds their expectations and previous diving experiences. A typical dive will include frequent sightings of turtles, sharks and rays along with schools of Bermuda chub, blue tang, jack, ocean surgeonfish, parrot fish and snapper. Friendly grouper will greet you at several dive sites and small, tropical fish are focused on darting in, out and around incredibly healthy coral heads.
Divers, snorkelers, friends and family can all enjoy the daily excursions together. In many locations, the reef rises to the surface, so snorkelers can watch from above while divers explore below.
If you are not a certified diver, inquire about participating in a resort lesson that will allow you to dive with an instructor. If you are certified, but it has been more than two years since your last dive, we encourage you to take a refresher for your comfort and safety, and the comfort and safety of those you will be diving with. You can take it before or after arriving in Abaco, then you will be ready to enjoy the magnificent underwater world we have to offer.
Wednesday, May 14, 3:17 p.m. DST is the Full ‘Flower’ Moon and moon rise is at 7:52 p.m. DST. May, in Abaco, under a full moon… priceless!
Come ‘sea’ for yourself.