Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to Florida and for decades has been one of the most reliable places in the world to dive with great hammerhead sharks. The peak season runs December through April, when large individuals come in close to baited sites in shallow water. Bimini is also a seasonal bull shark and hammerhead research hub; work by local operators has established a quiet global reputation. Outside the winter window the diving is still good but the star species is gone.
The year at a glance
- Water
- 22–24 °C
- Viz
- 20–30 m
- Sea
- moderate
- Rain
- low
- Water
- 22–24 °C
- Viz
- 20–30 m
- Sea
- moderate
- Rain
- low
- Water
- 23–25 °C
- Viz
- 20–30 m
- Sea
- moderate
- Rain
- low
- Water
- 24–26 °C
- Viz
- 20–30 m
- Sea
- calm
- Rain
- low
- Water
- 25–27 °C
- Viz
- 20–30 m
- Sea
- calm
- Rain
- moderate
- Water
- 27–29 °C
- Viz
- 20–30 m
- Sea
- calm
- Rain
- moderate
- Water
- 28–30 °C
- Viz
- 20–30 m
- Sea
- calm
- Rain
- moderate
- Water
- 28–30 °C
- Viz
- 20–30 m
- Sea
- moderate
- Rain
- high
- Water
- 28–30 °C
- Viz
- 20–30 m
- Sea
- rough
- Rain
- high
- Water
- 26–28 °C
- Viz
- 20–30 m
- Sea
- moderate
- Rain
- moderate
- Water
- 24–26 °C
- Viz
- 20–30 m
- Sea
- moderate
- Rain
- low
- Water
- 22–24 °C
- Viz
- 20–30 m
- Sea
- moderate
- Rain
- low
Signature dive sites
The sites you'll hear about in every briefing.
- 01
South Bimini hammerhead site
Shallow sand bottom baited site, the iconic great hammerhead encounter.
- 02
Bimini Road
Mysterious underwater stone formation; shallow, easy, atmospheric.
What you'll see
Top species with their April status.
Great Hammerhead
Bull Shark
Tiger Shark
Getting there
Gateway
Fly into South Bimini (BIM). Visa: Visa-free for many nationalities.
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Avoid
Aug, Sep