When To Go · Destination Guide
San Salvador
Atlantic wall diving from a quiet Bahamian island
When To Go · Destination Guide
Atlantic wall diving from a quiet Bahamian island
When to go
Plan on mid-November to April for the most straightforward first visit, based on Only Blue's local operating advice and the NOAA Atlantic storm calendar.
Best overall window
The preferred window is an island-wide planning simplification, not a precise daily weather forecast or a claim that each operator runs every month.
Outside that window
May is often attractive for lighter visitor demand. June and July are in hurricane season; November remains in season and improves toward the second half. No month is guaranteed calm.
Start with the overall answer, then switch only when scuba, freedive, snorkel, or topside timing changes the trip in a meaningful way.
The overall row stays visible so you can compare it against the currently selected scope.
| Scope | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall - Jan: Tradeoffs | Overall - Feb: Tradeoffs | Overall - Mar: Tradeoffs | Overall - Apr: Tradeoffs | Overall - May: Good | Overall - Jun: Good | Overall - Jul: Good | Overall - Aug: More variable | Overall - Sep: More variable | Overall - Oct: More variable | Overall - Nov: Good | Overall - Dec: Tradeoffs |
These do not replace the overall planner. Use them only if a specific animal or event is driving your trip dates.
Operator-reported winter shark sightings
Best for Scuba
Dec to Mar
Only Blue describes December through March as its preferred shark-viewing period, including possible hammerhead sightings.
Built from climate references, access rules, and destination operators. Wildlife timing and route flexibility can shift year to year.