November is the transition month into cooler surface temperatures as the mild “cold fronts” start to arrive, driving down the humidity. Beyond the days when the front passes through, the waters are generally calm, skies clear and visibility on the dives increasing. Once the front arrives and the winds blow from the northwest to east, the south shore of Eleuthera is in the lee and protected from the winds. This provides more opportunities for winter diving than many other locations in the Bahamas. Temperatures should be in the low 80’s to very high 70’s, wet suits optional, your choice.
November is the time to be looking for the large pelagic species down on the walls, such as the large spotted eagle rays. If very lucky, you might get to see a marlin, sailfish or school of mahi-mahi cruising the wall. Water visibility is rarely less than 100 feet providing excellent opportunities for photography, with incredible species of coral and tropical fish on either of the boiling holes—Blackbeard’s Treasure Hole, or Anny Bonny’s Bootie Hole.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone back in the States. Hopefully you will get to spend some time diving in South Eleuthera’s paradise, friendly people, great food and beautiful beaches with no one on them.
FORECAST BY: Al J. Curry
Ocean Fox Cotton Bay Scuba Diving & Deep Sea Fishing
Davis Harbour
Marina PADI Instructor # 287249
Email: al@oceanfoxcottonbay.com
Website: www.oceanfoxcottonbay.com
Shop Phone: (242) 334-6300