

Best for beginner divers, 16-17m, shore entry, mild current.
Lunkhead is a shore-entry reef site in the Bahamas, offering a consistent depth of 16 to 17 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, featuring mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. The topography includes overhead environments such as swim-throughs and cave-like sections. Divers and snorkellers should maintain proper buoyancy control to avoid contact with sharp coral and rock formations. When performing shore entries, monitor conditions for incoming surge and swell. The site lacks confirmed amenities, so check locally for facilities before arrival. Divers planning to enter overhead sections should be comfortable with their buoyancy and carry a torch.
25.46360, -79.24310
If you plan to explore any of the overhead sections, make sure you are comfortable with your buoyancy and have a torch before entering, even as a beginner. Check locally for the nearest facilities before you head out, as there are no confirmed amenities at the site.
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Depth
16-17m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
24-30°C
Current
Mild
The site supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region's habitat.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents, though caution is advised regarding the overhead environments and sharp coral.
The reef sits at a consistent depth of 16 to 17 metres, with an average depth of 16 metres.
Lunkhead is a shore-entry site, accessible without a boat.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Lunkhead in Bimini. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 30°C.
Lunkhead in Bimini typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Lunkhead in Bimini typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.