September is known as the “off season,” with lots of folks preparing for back to school and the level of tourist on the island declining. For those dive enthusiasts who can get away to the beautiful island of Eleuthera, the beauty of September is that there are less folks diving giving the impression of a private dive charter on nearly every trip. The water temperature in September peaks at 84° to 85° and the winds are generally light at 10 knots out of the southeast. The exception to the water temperature is when diving one of the boiling holes. When the water is rising from the boiling hole, the 6° to 8° cooler water is quite noticeable, especially in the summer and fall months.
South Eleuthera offers a wide range of diving opportunities, from shallow reefs, boiling holes, pinnacle reefs, shark dives, wall dives, drift dives, swim throughs and plenty of exploration dive opportunities. Marine life is abundant and crystal clear water offers great photo opportunities for the novice or experienced photographer. A bad dive day has a visibility of 75 feet. Most of the time, the visibility is in excess of 100 feet.
If you have time to get away, due to availability of resorts, hotels and homes during the off season, you can get some great deals on accommodations.
FORECAST BY: Al J. Curry
Ocean Fox Cotton Bay Scuba Diving & Deep Sea Fishing
Davis Harbour Marina
PADI Instructor # 287249
Email: al@oceanfoxcottonbay.com
www.oceanfoxcottonbay.com
Shop Phone: (242) 334-6300