

Best for beginner divers, 13-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Blacktip Wall in the Exumas is a reef and wall site that drops from 13 metres to 30 metres. The structure offers clear sightlines, with visibility typically ranging between 15 and 30 metres. Divers access the site by boat, and mild currents make it suitable for beginners. Water temperatures remain warm, fluctuating between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharks present at the site and maintain buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral and rock formations. Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, great barracuda, fairy basslet, various parrotfish, groupers, wrasses, butterflyfish, and snapper.
24.69000, -76.80070
Because visibility here regularly reaches 30 metres, spend a few seconds at the top of the wall before descending to get your bearings and spot activity below you. Sharks are a known presence, so listen carefully to your dive briefing and avoid erratic movements near the wall edge.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
13-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, great barracuda, fairy basslet, spotfin butterflyfish, redband parrotfish, groupers, striped parrotfish, stoplight parrotfish, wrasses, foureye butterfly fish, oceanic triggerfish, blue tang, goatfish, and schoolmaster snapper.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the manageable mild currents and clear sightlines along the wall and reef structure.
The wall drops from approximately 13 metres down to 30 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; you must arrange transport with a local operator.
While the site is primarily a dive location with depths reaching 30 metres, the top of the wall starts at 13 metres.
Diving at Blacktip Wall in Exumas requires the following certifications: Open Water Diver. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Blacktip Wall in Exumas. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C.
Divers at Blacktip Wall in Exumas should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Blacktip Wall in Exumas typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Blacktip Wall in Exumas typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.